Barcelona's legendary midfielder-turned-coach Xavi Hernández just hit a major milestone: 100 games in charge of the club he loves. ⚡ After Thursday's 2-0 win over Almería, the 44-year-old made one thing clear—he’s hungry for trophies. 🏆
From Midfield Maestro to Sideline Strategist
Xavi, who played 767 games for Barça as a player (a record later broken by Messi 💫), now faces a new challenge: reviving the club’s glory days as coach. Despite winning La Liga last season, this year’s Champions League exit and Real Madrid’s dominance have piled on pressure. 😮💨
‘We’re Building Something New’
\"I want titles, and we’re planning for it,\" Xavi declared at a press conference, referencing the club’s tight finances and upcoming Super Cup ambitions. 💼 With a €1.6 billion stadium renovation and a \"bloated wage bill,\" the road ahead is rocky—but Xavi’s staying upbeat. 🌟
Second Place Isn’t Enough
Even as Barça nears a second-place La Liga finish, Xavi admitted: \"We tell players second matters, but I want trophies.\" 🗣️ Fans are split: Can the club’s icon shake off this season’s struggles and deliver silverware? 🔄
One thing’s certain: Xavi’s still fighting for Barça—just like he did for 17 years on the pitch. 💙❤️
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'I want to win titles': Xavi reaches 100 games as Barca manager
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