In December 2021, Barcelona coach Xavi stated that the team was entering a “new era.” Xavi took time to reflect on this statement in his pre-game press conference ahead of another match with Bayern Munich.
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After losing to Bayern Munich last season, Xavi told Movistar+: “We have to tackle it face on. There’s nothing else for it. A new era starts today. We start from zero.”
Nearly a year later, the team has undergone a complete makeover with the additions of Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde, Franck Kessie, Andreas Christensen, and Raphinha.
Tuesday’s Champions League matchup between Barcelona and Bayern Munich will provide them the opportunity to show how far they’ve come.
Meanwhile, Robert Lewandowski will have to compete against his previous club. He was a part of the Bayern team that had beaten Xavi’s side 3-0 back in December.
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What Did Xavi Say?
At the press conference, Xavi said: “The mentality has changed. After last year’s game we talked a lot. That this is Barca, that they had to run, show personality. The image was not good.
“We have changed the mentality, go out without complexes. We’ve won in personality and mentality.
“The signings and victories give confidence, but above all I would highlight this, the personality and mentality of the players.”
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