Xavi

Alfredo Relaño looks back over Barcelona’s 5-1 win over Viktoria Plzen in their opening game of the 2022/23 Champions League campaign.

Eric García, Andreas Christensen and Jules Koundé have all come in. Ronaldo Araújo is part of that defence, making Piqué the fifth choice centre-back. It’s a pity.

Ansu Fati came on for Barcelona at Anoeta and an inspiring performance helped Xavi’s side claim all three points.

AS honorary president Alfredo Relaño reflects on Barcelona’s 6-0 Trofeo Gamper win over Mexican club Pumas on Sunday.

Xavi’s side appear more coherent and better reinforced than Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid, who only have Benzema firing at the moment.