Xavi, from 0 to 100

He is new Porto, Xavi He completed his 100th game as a coach. Almost two years Xavi He sat on the Barça bench, took over Koeman. Exactly, lately it has gone viral Barcelona a Movistar infographic that compared, at that time, the balance of the first 50 matches of Koeman and the first 50 of Xavi. In all respects the Dutchman wins. With more games won, less lost, more goals for and less fighting. The note spreads from mobile phone to mobile phone without an asterisk to explain that Koeman In his first year in office, he had Messi in the province. But more than finding morbidity and trying to discredit Xavi (whose fans chant his name in every game, there are those who do not forgive him), perhaps the most interesting comparison today is to see if the squad he coaches changes or not.

You have to see the Barça, in their first 50 games, compared to the last 50. This is a team under construction and, therefore, we have to see if it develops enough. And, in the numbers we present below, it is clear that the results, which in the long run are always the result of the game, indicate a very clear improvement. The percentage of games won has increased significantly and, although the number of defeats still seems high (8 out of 50), it must be contextualized that three of them came when Barça were already proclaimed champions of the League and the team has nothing at stake. against Real society, Valladolid and Celtic.

The goals scored have also increased significantly, in an aspect where the signing of Lewandowski became decisive. At the same time, the goals against are decreasing… although the lack of concentration in Majorca and pomegranate (in game 101) now make us look like we’re a drain. The fact is that in the general ‘goal-average’, in the first 50, Xavi’s Barça had +43 and now, in 50 second matches, it is at +62 which clearly indicates a noticeable increase in performance.

Chance wants the 50th game to be the 3-1 loss to Bernabeu. That day was the turning point. The next day, the players and coaches locked themselves in the team’s locker room. Sports CityWithout anyone else, with their pants off, they talked about all the problems. That’s also where the tactical change came. It is clearly chosen for such a false extreme Gavi to strengthen a midfield, with four in the square… And the team soared in the League. Improved play, pressure, confidence and performance. How we are on November 6, 2021, at the moment “so it is”, the Barça It has improved in all aspects: in terms of football, in the quality of the squad, in the atmosphere of the locker room and in the unity on the field. In every process, there are two steps forward and half a step back. We come from very low, true. We are still very spotty. But as ball speeds increase, high pressures return and injury returns return, the next 50 games get better.

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Iniesta, always saving good people

Andrés Iniesta is still a cracker. His NSN, Never Say Never, it never stops growing. And he does it with a human touch, saving some important people in his life. I see it in the profile Ruben Bonastre (picture) that became Iniesta Education Coordinator Academy. Reubenfor Iniesta, is not just any person. He was the mentor of the man from La Mancha during his years The Masia and the Barça He fired her, a year ago, when she worked in the Social Area. It is great to be born to be thankful, Iniesta has included him in his company so that’s it Bonastre Do what you do best. Something similar happened to Rafael Soldado, for so many years head of security for the first team, and who was kicked out of the street at a time when nothing was expected. Even the players in the squad and said that they do not agree with the decision made in an office of one who should not have an office. Total, that’s it Rafael Soldado is now NSN Chief Security Officer thanks for their good work and, especially, for the generosity of Iniesta with the people who helped him in life. what was said, Don Andres Is a crack.

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Koundé was injured by an absurd rule

How many times in recent years have we heard the refrain that one day the touchline referees’ rule of letting a game finish before raising the flag for a clear offside will end? Well, that day has passed and he has paid for it. Barçavery expensive, with damage of Koundé. In the 38th minute, a filtered pass from pomegranate. Uzunithe receiver, is in an obvious anti-regulation position, but the play continues, the lineman does not raise the flag, Soto Grade don’t whistle anything, Gavi and Koundé they try to follow Uzuni until, the moment the shooting stops Ter Stegenthen the assistant raised the flag. Gaviin a hurry to cover the shot, goes with everyone as usual and collides with the weakly supported knee of Koundé. The injury was immediately felt: a sprain of the internal lateral ligament. One month, goodbye to his match with the French team, goodbye to match match Athletic and, the most newsworthy, he won’t play either Classic against him Madrid. And all for an absurd rule. If it’s clear to you that it’s offside, raise the damn flag and you’ll save effort, frustration and injury to defenders and forwards.

BAD MILK

1. Eden Hazard has announced that he will officially retire from football. Unofficially he did this when he signed for Madrid in 2019. Four blank years, never said better.

2. For health reasons, Reporter did not travel to Majorca nor to pomegranate. So he had the opportunity to realize what the culés watching the games on TV should listen to.

3. Subscribers to Palau we received from the club, the other day Barça–Morabanc Andorra, an email where they tell us about the Live Show. “Guest artist: Ven’nus. Participation of DJ Síria, Karaoke Cam, Dance Cam and many more surprises.” What is this? A basketball game or Pachá de Ibiza? For the Live Show, the one who offered us Mirotic.

4. fall from Enriquez Negreira, yesterday, upon entering the justice area. It’s not a good pool. If it becomes Madridthey call it a penalty.