Xavi, Busquets and the Logic of Positional Play
Positional play is about creating the free man through structure. Xavi and Sergio Busquets were among its most eloquent practitioners in Guardiola's Barcelona.
Spanish holding midfielder admired for positioning and press resistance.
Positional play is about creating the free man through structure. Xavi and Sergio Busquets were among its most eloquent practitioners in Guardiola's Barcelona.
Guardiola's first season ended with a 2-0 win over Manchester United in Rome. Busquets, Xavi and Iniesta turned a tense opening into a game on Barcelona's terms.