Xavi makes 100 games in charge of Barca, expects even more success in charge of the Catalans

The technician is getting so much attention that the club has requested an extension of the contract. Xavi recounts the most spicy moments from his coaching career so far

In the next round in the Champions League, precisely against Porto, coach Xavi Hernandez will lead his Barcelona for the 100th time. During these seasons under his leadership, the Catalans have achieved several successes, of course the return to the La Liga title last season stands out. In an interview for "Mundo Deportivo", Xavi shows some of his most special victories in this period, as well as the most difficult opponents, while at the end he does not forget a compliment for Inter. The best match - "Triumph in the Super Cup against Real Madrid. It was our first title, we won it against Real and that match best reflected the ideas on what I want to practice on the field", said Ksavi, convinced that this team has a lot to do to reach its maximum and that at most can win all possible trophies. He then commented on the most special victory in his time as Barcelona coach. "The most special victory can be called the one in last season's derby against Espanyol, there we won La Liga and it was special because we achieved it at the home of the city rivals. It was one of our best matches," he added. But not all matches are won. There are draws, but there are also losses. Xavi considered the worst a defeat in the Champions League. "Losing 0-3 at home against Bayern Munich in the Champions League last season was a defeat that finally took us out of the qualification accounts", underlined Ksavi, expressing not only the qualification, but also the deepest and most painful defeat. When he returns to the duel with Madrid, the Catalan technician estimates that "Los Blancos" are considered their most difficult rivals. "Real Madrid is always a difficult opponent, Bayern as well", he added. But there was no lack of appreciation for the most difficult players he has faced as a coach during this period. "Rashford opened a lot of work for us. Likewise Vinicius Junior with Benzema. As for the player who surprised me the most, I have to say that it would be very unfair of me to single out just one of them. I prefer a mix between veterans and youth mentality. But, what I like to single out is the human aspect in all the players", Ksavi then emphasized. Since he has played quality football himself, but now managing a big team like Barcelona, ??Xavi points out that the stadiums where he has felt better and that he likes to play there are the facilities of Sevilla, Atlético and Betis. where a great atmosphere is created. In terms of tactics, Xavi has lined up Inter first for the 3-5-2 scheme that the Italians have applied perfectly, something that rarely happens for a football team to fully stick to the scheme of play.