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What did we learn about Xavi from his first match as Barcelona manager?

Yes, Barcelona was lucky.

A derby against Espanyol was always going to be a gritty affair, and Xavi took risks he would have to be accountable for, and put faith in unexpected players that they could get the job done.

I’m a believer that you make your own luck.

Was that even a penalty? Probably not, but when you take shots in the box (what a clever pass by Gavi) you give yourself a chance to get rewarded, and Memphis made it count.

It was the same old Barcelona defense down the stretch, not able to absorb pressure, and almost collapsing if it weren’t for their friend the post.