The sun was shining in south Madrid, and for the most part of their match against Getafe, a number of Barcelona players looked like they were on the beach.
Performance levels were disgustingly low against a reasonably resolute Getafe side, but who aren’t any great shakes in all honesty.
What has to be a concern for Xavi is that this is a worrying theme that’s developing again at the back end of a season, with a similar scenario occurring after the Eintracht game in 2021-22.
Culers are used to seeing football to die for. Short, sharp passing carousels, with pincer movements up front to make the difference when it matters.