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By James Cormack Xavi takes charge of his first game since it was revealed that, after all, he will remain as Barcelona’s head coach beyond the 2023/24 season. Xavi’s initial decision to step down prompted an impressive unbeaten run which just about brought them back into title contention, but any hope of retaining their crown was dashed in a controversial Clasico defeat last weekend. TheirChampions League collapse just days prior means Barca’s season is over. There will be no silverware in Catalonia this term. Xavi will merely be looking towards 2024/25 and Barca’s remaining games could shape…

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