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Xavi Acknowledges Mistakes, Reflects on Barcelona Coaching Tenure

11/14/2025

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Xavi Hernández, the former Barcelona coach, said during a university lecture that he lowered player demands in his second season, worsening performance.
He initially maintained high standards, delivering La Liga and Super Cup titles in 2022/2023.
As expectations dropped, the team finished second and did not win titles in his final season; he acknowledged mistakes and expressed a desire to return to coaching after lessons at Barcelona.

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Story summary

Xavi Hernández, the former Barcelona coach, said during a university lecture that he lowered player demands in his second season, worsening performance.
He initially maintained high standards, delivering La Liga and Super Cup titles in 2022/2023.
As expectations dropped, the team finished second and did not win titles in his final season; he acknowledged mistakes and expressed a desire to return to coaching after lessons at Barcelona.