Well, I am surprised because with the numerous signings the club made in the summer I expected a much better performance this season especially in the Champions league competition. I can't believe I actually voted Barcelona as my favorites to win the champions league this season or atleast be playing in the finals but my expectations seem to have being cut short already in the group stage. Hopefully they will pick up at some point in the league.
Maybe Barcelona need time to achieve chemistry between the players and the coach so that their game can really be balanced on all fronts. Bringing in a lot of players in the transfer window didn't necessarily mean they could easily qualify for the next group stage, plus luck wasn't on their side.
Previously, Barcelona got a storm of injuries, unmitigated 6 out of 5 players had to be absent for a long time. naturally, if Xavi is very disadvantaged after the international break. it seems, Barcelona's chances of qualifying in this group phase are very far from possible. very thin, not much to expect.
I think it's better for Xavi to concentrate on the domestic league.