Barcelona and bad luck seem to go hand in hand this season.
Xavi had one chance to have a dress rehearsal ahead of the critical Round of 16 Champions League knockout match against Napoli.
In the wake of Pedri and Frenkie de Jong joining the injured list alongside Gavi, he had to come up with a midfield solution. With his brother Oscar Hernadez taking the reins due to a touchline ban for the manager, the team opted for a false midfield with Raphinha, and at times Joao Felix, having the freedom to play inside off Ilkay Gundogan.