Xavi Hernandez, also known as Xavi, is a retired Spanish professional footballer who played as a central midfielder. He is widely considered as one of the greatest midfielders in the history of football, known for his incredible vision, passing accuracy, and technical ability.
Here are the top 10 memorable performances of Xavi:
1. Spain vs. Italy, Euro 2008 Final:
Xavi was instrumental in Spain's victory over Italy in the final of Euro 2008. He controlled the midfield and provided the assist for Fernando Torres' winning goal, as Spain won their first major tournament in 44 years.
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2. Barcelona vs. Manchester United, Champions League Final 2011:
Xavi played a key role in Barcelona's 3-1 victory over Manchester United in the final of the Champions League in 2011. He controlled the tempo of the game and provided the assist for Lionel Messi's second goal.
3. Barcelona vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2010/11:
In one of the greatest performances by a midfielder in the history of football, Xavi led Barcelona to a 5-0 victory over Real Madrid. He completed an astonishing 97% of his passes and provided two assists.
4. Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich, Champions League Semi-Final 2015:
Despite losing the tie 5-3 on aggregate, Xavi produced a masterclass in the second leg, controlling the midfield and scoring a brilliant free-kick to help Barcelona win the game 3-2.
5. Spain vs. Germany, Euro 2008 Semi-Final:
Xavi put in a brilliant performance as Spain beat Germany 1-0 to reach the final of Euro 2008. He provided the assist for the winning goal and controlled the midfield throughout the game.
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6. Barcelona vs. Manchester United, Champions League Final 2009:
Xavi was instrumental in Barcelona's 2-0 victory over Manchester United in the final of the Champions League in 2009. He completed an incredible 94% of his passes and provided the assist for Lionel Messi's second goal.
7. Barcelona vs. Real Madrid, La Liga 2011/12:
In another dominant performance against Real Madrid, Xavi controlled the midfield and scored a stunning goal to help Barcelona win the game 3-1.
8. Spain vs. Portugal, World Cup 2010 Round of 16:
Xavi put in a brilliant display as Spain beat Portugal 1-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup in 2010. He completed an incredible 96% of his passes and controlled the tempo of the game throughout.
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9. Barcelona vs. Santos, Club World Cup Final 2011:
Xavi was instrumental in Barcelona's 4-0 victory over Santos in the final of the Club World Cup in 2011. He controlled the midfield and provided two assists as Barcelona were crowned world champions.
10. Spain vs. Italy, Euro 2012 Final:
Xavi played a key role in Spain's 4-0 victory over Italy in the final of Euro 2012. He controlled the midfield and provided the assist for Jordi Alba's opening goal, as Spain became the first team to win three consecutive major tournaments.
Overall, Xavi was a brilliant midfielder who consistently produced outstanding performances for both club and country. His vision, passing accuracy, and technical ability were truly remarkable, and he will always be remembered as one of the greatest midfielders in the history of football.
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