Barça is proving, essentially in LaLiga, that its defensive system is working well. Before playing the semifinals of the Spanish Super Cup against Betis, Xavi praised his players, underlining that “the defensive line is key for us”, also stressing that “it is important that we are excellent in defense to win titles”....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
The coach recalled that “we work on all aspects and in the league competition, six goals conceded is very good”. So much so as to record the best record in the history of the azulgrana league in the first 16 matchdays. “We are in a stage with many transitions and we must have this corrective profile,” he insisted.
From the defensive system he then moved on to the identity of this Barça. “There is a lot of talk about identity. We don’t want to lose our style of play. We want to dominate and keep attacking.
Then there is always an opponent,” he said. It is not only defensive success. “Before, few pressed up top, now almost everyone presses and it gets complicated. It’s difficult to dominate for 90 minutes.
