Former Barcelona boss Quique Setien has spoken about the changes at the Camp Nou since Xavi took charge of the team after Sunday’s clash with the Catalans.
Setien saw his Villarreal side beaten 1-0 by Xavi’s side men and highlighted one aspect in particular that has helped Barcelona improve.
“This Barca side is quick and technical... but what has changed a lot with them is without the ball.
“They are so intense without the ball and they forced us long several times.
“There was hardly a moment in the first half when we could play out comfortably from the back.