Jari Litmanen Applauds Xavi’s Work at Barça

After visiting the first-team training at Camp Nou, Litmanen emphasized Xavi Hernández’s work in the official Barça media. Litmanen is Finland’s greatest player in history and one of the standout players from that historic Ajax side that clinched the Champions League in the 1994-95 season. As a player, he was known for extraordinary quality, great goal-scoring instincts, and remarkable composure.

Praise for Xavi When analyzing Barcelona’s current situation, Jari seeks a positive perspective: “Xavi is doing very well; the results are good. We must not forget that La Liga was won last year.” Litmanen understands that “this year, no titles have been won, but I have seen many matches, and the team has played very well in this final stretch. Especially against PSG, they played very well.”

Positive Assessment Litmanen offers a measured view to assess Barcelona’s reality: “I like Xavi’s work at Barça. When you reach the Champions League quarterfinals, all opponents are top-level, and the details make the difference. In the end, you cannot win La Liga or the Champions League every year.”

Youngsters and Veterans The formula for success, according to Litmanen, is clear: “At Barça, there are young players with a lot of talent, but there are also experienced players like Gündogan, Lewandowski, or Christensen. You cannot win only with experienced players, but neither will you succeed solely with young talent; the key is a blend.”

Litmanen played football until the age of 39. Although he spent only one season at Barça without much success, his time in Barcelona left a lasting impression.