Xavi has learned a lesson from conceding three goals from Inter, he must quickly find a formula to close the big hole left by several core players. Barcelona defense has been in the spotlight the most after the departures of Kounde and Araujo, the two centre-backs have kept Barcelona defenses excellent, but after their injury in the international break Xavi has yet to find a suitable replacement to cover the hole they left.
Although Barcelona still have Pique, Christensen and Eric Garcia, their quality is still inferior to Kounde and Araujo. When facing Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, Xavi must have a plan B so as not to concede too many goals from Real Madrid.
agree with you I think Barcelona's defense is very weak at the moment. Real Madrid's attack is very advanced, they have fast players. With Araujo and Kounde not in the squad, so I doubt Barcelona will lose. And I don't think Xavi has a plan B at this point.
Even though Lewandowski on the front line is extraordinary, Barca's back line is still very weak. pique is old and his combat in the air is very weak. the absence of kounde and araujo really had a big impact on Barca's performance, I really doubt that Barca's result can win in the El Clasico later, Barca's chances are very small to win. Xavi has done his best but indeed the quality of the players is very influential, especially in the back line of Barca who is experiencing a crisis.