Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez was the mastermind as the Catalan giants secured three league wins in a row after the 3-1 victory over visitors Celta Vigo. The Catalans struggled badly in the league earlier in the season under Dutchman Ronald Koeman before he was replaced by Xavi Hernandez. Since the appointment of the former Spanish international midfielder towards the end of last year, results have improved drastically. Xavi Hernandez has been able to take Barcelona into the top two ahead of the final two weeks of the season after the club was languishing in a disappointing ninth position when he took the job.

Ahead of the Celta Vigo game, Barcelona had already sealed Champions League football for next season and they had the chance to move a step closer to securing a top-two spot for the season. They were able to get the win needed to move closer to a top-two spot. Continue reading →