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Hansi Flick can really turn Barcelona into a team that is really feared by opponents this season. When Barcelona decided to replace Xavi with Flick, I was doubtful. But it turns out that Flick was indeed the right choice for Barcelona's revival amidst the financial problems they were experiencing. And beating Real Madrid with a score of 0-4 was definitely never in any of our minds at that time. And not only that, but in that match Robert Lewandowski also added to his goal tally with the 2 goals he scored in that match. that will make him even stronger as the top scorer this season. And now Barcelona also leads the standings more convincingly. A difference of 6 points will really make Barcelona more comfortable in the top position.
The management's decision was very correct, perhaps Barcelona would never have performed like this if they had retained Xavi as coach. Their performance this season repeated the success when Guardiola first took charge of the team, Hansi Flick was even able to surpass the record that Guardiola had achieved in the first 14 matches.
Guardiola in first 14 games:
- 11 wins
- 1 Draw
- 2 losses
- Scored 39 goals
- Conceded 10 goals
Hansi Flick in the first 14 games:
- 12 wins
- 2 losses
- Scored 47 goals
- Conceded 13 goals
Guardiola's coaching time and Hansi Flick's record actually belong to Bayern Munich. In addition, Guardiola's record of 14 matches for Bayern was in the 2013-14 season and Flick's record was in the 2019-20 season.
Discussing Xavi's coaching and Barca's performance, Barcelona are in the process of rebuilding with a new generation of players. Although it is difficult to directly compare his performances to those of Flick or Guardiola, his success in La Liga and Europe is giving positive signals for the club.
For Barca, long-term success and player development are the main goals. Just as success under Guardiola took Barcelona to new heights, Xavi may be able to make Barca similarly successful in the future if the management trusts.