Xavi’s FC Barcelona Aiming for Milestone 80th Victory Against Mallorca

In pursuit of a triumphant moment, the Xavi-led FC Barcelona is set to chase victory number 80 as they face Mallorca at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium this Friday. The ‘Xavi era’ has accumulated an impressive 79 victories in 129 matches, boasting a success rate of 61.2%.

The upcoming clash holds significance for Barcelona, offering an opportunity to rebound from a goalless draw in the last match, reignite their diminishing chances of defending the league title, gear up for the Tuesday showdown against Napoli in the Champions League, and potentially achieve their 80th victory under Xavi’s leadership. This milestone would also mark the 25th win of the current season.

With the team at a pivotal point in the season, having bid farewell to the Spanish Supercup and Copa del Rey, Barcelona is compelled to compete fiercely in both La Liga and the Champions League. Currently, they trail the league leaders by 8 points with 11 matches remaining. In the Champions League, having secured a 1-1 draw in Naples, they hold the home advantage in their bid to advance to the quarterfinals.

Breaking down the victories by seasons, Xavi’s team notched 20 wins in the first season (from November 2021 to May 2022), 35 in the second (2022-23), and 24 in the ongoing season (2023-24). Xavi’s coaching tenure, encompassing 129 matches, boasts a record of 79 wins (61.2%), 24 draws, and 26 defeats. In terms of goals, Barcelona has netted 246 while conceding 139.

Polish striker Robert Lewandowski dominates as the leading goal-scorer in this era with an impressive 51 goals (35 in La Liga). Following him are Ferran (25), Raphinha (15), and Pedri (14). The team’s victories are distributed across 62 in La Liga, 6 in the Champions League, 7 in the Copa del Rey, and 2 in the Supercopa de España and Europa League.