Barcelona’s draw with Getafe was instantly forgettable but did ensure the team secured Xavi’s remaining objective for 2021-22, namely finishing in second place in La Liga.
Champions League qualification had already been assured but the runners-up place secures a spot in the Spanish Super Cup which is worth a reported €8m to the Catalan giants.
It might not seem much but the cash is definitely needed, and it’s not to be sniffed at given Barca were down in ninth and flailing when Xavi arrived back in November 2021.
Riqui Puig summed it up pretty well after the match on what was a rare start for the midfielder.