FC Barcelona

2023 - 2 - 6

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Four reasons for optimism (FC Barcelona)

Every time the blaugranes have reached 53 points or more after 20 games, they have gone on to win La Liga.

At the end of the season a total of 93 points from 28 wins, 9 draws and just one defeat was enough for another league championship. The blaugranes recorded 53 points in 20 matches, an identical record to Xavi's team although this season the team have conceded just seven goals where in 2008/09 at this point in the campaign they had let in 14. Nevertheless, it is not the first time that the blaugranes have been in this position, having 50 points or more after 20 games.

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Ronaldinho: 'I Hope Xavi Makes History At FC Barcelona', 'Very ... (Forbes)

Club legend Ronaldinho has said he hopes Xavi Hernandez makes history with FC Barcelona as their head coach and that he is "very happy" with Lionel Messi's ...

"Barca is part of my life, my connection with the club is very strong." Now he must continue," Ronaldinho said. "He was missing it. "He is a great player. I am sure that things will turn out well for him at Barca from now on," Ronaldinho predicted. "Xavi is my friend.

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Gavi's Viral Sevilla Goal Celebration Shows How United FC ... (Forbes)

Gavi's celebration for FC Barcelona's second goal against Sevilla at Camp Nou on Sunday evening demonstrated the unity in Xavi Hernandez's team and explains ...

[can clinch all the trophies on offer to them](https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomsanderson/2023/02/05/xavi-fc-barcelona-can-win-all-the-titles-we-have-left-after-sevilla-win/), and with such a strong sense of team spirit plus [a stingy defence](https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomsanderson/2023/01/09/revealed-how-fc-barcelonas-stingy-defense-has-broken-records-and-made-history/?sh=5d0024e75de4), it is difficult to argue with him. [many said reminded them of Lionel Messi](https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomsanderson/2023/02/06/raphinha-takes-huge-step-forward-at-fc-barcelona-amid-sale-rumors/), for the way the mentioned Brazilian cut inside the box then laid off a diagonal pass that eliminated a number of Sevilla defenders and found him at the back post, Gavi netted his first strike with the number '6' shirt assigned once his new contract with a €1bn ($1.08bn) release clause was finally registered last week. [3-0 winners against Sevilla](https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomsanderson/2023/02/05/fc-barcelona-3-0-sevilla-player-ratings-and-what-we-learned/) in front of their home fans with strikes from Jordi Alba, Gavi, and Raphinha enough to open up the considerable gap over bitter rivals Real Madrid.

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