Xavi Hernandez who took Barcelona’s job 15 months ago, replacing Ronald Koeman has won his first trophy as a Coach for the club. 

Xavi praised his squad after they defeated  Real Madrid 3-1 in the Super Cup final on Sunday. According to him, the victory could be a turning point for the team. The former Spain midfielder said the win would take off the pressure on a relatively young squad and set them up for a more successful future.

“This squad has received a lot of unfair criticism, and today many players have set themselves free,” Xavi said. He added: “I’ve been here for so many years and I know how much players suffer when things don’t go well. Today is the start of a new positive dynamic.