Good vibes are back in Barcelona going into the World Cup.
After a deflating October highlighted by a lifeless loss to Real Madrid, the Catalans have turned things around and find themselves in first place going into the break.
It’s been a rollercoaster of a season in which early setbacks have raised questions about the great comeback many expected under Xavi.
Bad luck seemed to strike again when Barcelona were paired with Manchester United in the Europa League draw.
But then again, for a team with something to prove, maybe this is exactly what Xavi and his men needed.