Like many Barca fans, I’m past being surprised and angry by bad results.
When Xavi arrived, it was under very challenging circumstances, with a tough run of high stake games, and limited player options.
Unlike his playing days, however, Barca fans are now clear eyed realists. The romance of the greatest generation is gone. And that can, and should, work to his benefit as he forges a path forward.
Betis is a good team, coached by a savvy world class manager in Manuel Pellegrini, who are playing with confidence (look no further than the Pellegrini and Hector Bellerin mullets), and really starting to hit their stride in his second season at the club.