The beginning of the era Xavi at FC Barcelona

After one year of abstinence, the city duel in Barcelona is again. The FC Barcelona and Español Barcelona are currently located in Align, topic in advance but is superficially only one: Xavi Hernández, with Barça wants to initiate a new era.

It is one of Spanish football, historic rivalries that will be lived back this season when FC Barcelona and Español Barcelona face on Saturday (21:00 clock) at Camp Nou. In just five seasons of the long Align history, the duel could not be held, so in the past season, after the Period was for a short time in the lower house.

For the second division master of the preseason, the 173rd league match against Barça — no other club was more common. The balance of the balance is clearly clear for the great neighbor: the Rules collected 100 victories, only 34 times won Español. On top of that: Since 2009, the Underdog waits for three counters against Barça, 22 Singles Derbies have since gone into the country.

Ironically, with the new head coach of the FC Barcelona closes the circle. Because club icon Xavi was one of those who had to accept the 1: 2 defeat under the then coach Pep Guardiola over twelve years ago. At the same way on the coach bank at Español: todays PSG coach Mauricio Pocketing.

For the 41-year-old Xavi, against Español, the debut is now the debut as a coach of his hearts association, after he gained the first experience in the Katarische Club Al Said in recent years. But the start should not be easy for the new salvation.

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If Barça actually goes with a broad breast into the duels with the rival, the starting position is different this time. Somewhat surprising are both teams at 17 meters in the table — Barça had left Ronaldo Woman feathers under coach, Español under coach Moreno ensured positive headlines.

One of the reasons is the healthy cadre compilation at Español. Most of the privacy of the ascent season has remained, the chemistry and quality in the team. In the midfield, players like Sergi Dander and Angel Herrera convince in attack approximately Adrian Embargo or Raúl de Tomás.

XAVI' FIRST ACTIONS AT BARCELONA! THIS IS HOW HE WILL CHANGE BARCELONA! Only Real-Star Karim Benzema (10) has more results on the account as Espanyol-Knipser de Tomás (7), in its last five games, he was always on the spot. For reward, he was recently debuted for the Spanish A national team.

Xavi can count on fans of the FC Barcelona

On the other hand, the FC Barcelona revealed great problems despite the many stars in the squad. The bad results finally led to Woman had to clear his place. Since many players continue to be missing due to injury, Xavi is unlikely to be immense.

The euphoria after his return is still immensely high, and so Xavi is also able to count on the support of the fans at Camp Nou.

After a total of 505 games in the Primer Division for the FC Barcelona, ​​the hour now beats zero as a coach. It should be the beginning of a new era, hope the Barça followers.

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