Barcelona not get good opportunity right now and out from top four position make them not really happy situation right now, although match begin one week later they have get Ferran Torres from Manchester City and I think still not enough. Many other player want get by Xavi but financial make situation bad for Barcelona, still optimist with fans trusted Barcelona can back to position again? I think many possible for other club change position from Sevilla and Real Betis if keep consistent performance will make Barcelona out from champion league position next years.
That's a possibility it seems and I also totally agree with what you're saying because in the last two years Barcelona have really had a bad time and that has to do with the finances at the Barcelona club itself and from some of the games I've seen. Barcelona doesn't look so strong anymore even though there are still fans who are still optimistic about the Barcelona Club until now, but the hopes of winning the league title are very slim.
Surviving even in the top 5 standings for Barcelona is enough than not making the slightest movement. indeed nothing can be expected too big for this year. For Barcelona, they can only play where they want Xavi. I see Xavi is serious about educating his foster children who are still quite difficult to control. Meanwhile Alves can't move alone with his good qualities but doesn't have friends to attack.