FC Barcelona

The Napoli draw leaves Barcelona in danger of being knocked out of Europe twice in quick succession and Xavi seems powerless to lead his side into the light.

Just when it seems it’s all coming together for Xavi’s Barça, everything goes wrong. They have a battle on their hands to secure fourth place, writes Alfredo Relaño.

For so long there was a symbiosis between the manager and his side, his will mirrored on the pitch. This season, that is no longer the case.