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.
Xavi Hernández
Spanish midfielder and master of tempo and circulation.
Rome 2009: How Barcelona's Midfield Decided the Final
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.