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Xavi has built his main squad quite well. especially their defense which is getting stronger at the start of this season when compared to last season.
but with the absence of several players who were Xavi's main squad of choice, of course, it was a big hole in Barcelona's defense. El Clasico will probably be scarier than the match against Inter. it could be that Barca didn't have a chance to attack. I hope Xavi has found a strategy for his squad shortage.
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.
Barcelona are really lacking defensively at the moment, something we talked about yesterday before the game and saw Barcelona concede 3 goals in the game against Inter Milan. Their defense is in disarray and easy to concede goals which Inter Milan were smart enough to capitalize on and get three goals and until the first team players return from injuries they will have to struggle for a little more time.