Last night's Barcelona was brightly lit. But for us Barcelona fans, the 3-2 victory was both cheers and contemplation. Defending champions Barcelona ended their recent winless run with a home win over Almeria. But coach Xavi's post-match dissatisfaction made us think about what happened to our team
Roberto's sparkle is a glimmer of hope. As captain, he didn't often appear in the starting line-up, but he proved himself with wonderful performances again and again. Two goals, that is not only a demonstration of skills, but also a commitment to the team's beliefs. Since that comeback in the Champions League in 2016-2017, Roberto has become a symbol of Barca's spirit. His performance was undoubtedly the highlight of the game.
However, the problem behind the victory cannot be ignored. Xavi's displeasure was palpable – he had scored just three goals after 30 shots, and the first half was even more unacceptable. Xavi's "lack of soul" may be Barcelona's biggest problem at the moment. We are not the Barcelona of 2010, a team full of aggression, concentration and team spirit. Now Barça, it seems, is looking for that lost soul.
Lewandowski's declining goal rate is also a worrying sign. Last season's Golden Boot winner seems to be struggling to regain his best form. And Barcelona's defense is not as good as last season. Speaking on social **, Araujo exuded pressure and anticipation, saying: "Although the result was not the best, we ended the last race of the year with a victory. There is both persistence and helplessness in these words.
Harvey's worries are our worries. As fans, we can feel Xavi's deep care for the team. What he pursues is not only to win, but also to inherit the spirit and style of the team. Xavi said: "It was a team with soul that brought us the championship. This sentence touched me deeply.
The official praise of Roberto by the Barcelona club: "I have witnessed the glory and experienced the twists and turns, and I have trained myself into a red and blue that will never fade." "This is not only a compliment to Roberto, but also an expectation of all Barça players. We expect them to get back that soul that belongs to Barca, both on the pitch and in life.
All in all, this victory is both a release and a wake-up call. Barcelona needs more players with soul like Roberto, and they need a conductor with feelings like Xavi. In 2024, let's look forward to the revival of Barcelona and the team with soul to stand on top again!