Barcelona are on a different level this season after struggling with the sanctions, restrictions and even losing some of their key players to lessen the weight of bearing huge wages. Xavi's employment has obviously turned things around for better, already they are in pole position to win the league trophy this season ahead of Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid who have failed to match their strength this season.
At the start it felt like Xavi wasn't doing a good job but still the club supported him
They will face one of the their fiercest sides when it comes to the league in Spain
Espanyol are also good counter attacking side and also Barcelona neighbors
Barcelona will win the league is they get to win but the game will be difficult