After a humiliating defeat on Saturday, Barcelona manager Xavi announced he’d be stepping down from his position at the end of the season.

So what led Xavi to make this decision when he did?

And as financial troubles & power struggles continue behind scenes whilst the team struggle on the pitch

What next for Barcelona?

Is it time for a cultural reset for the club with perhaps the most famous identity in world football?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s La Liga writer Dermot Corrigan and our FC Barcelona correspondent Pol Ballus

Produced by Jay Beale

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

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