On January 27, 2024, Xavi announced he would be leaving Barcelona at the end of the season. That shocking press conference followed Barca's humiliating 5-3 defeat to Villarreal at home in La Liga.
Since making that announcement Barca's fortunes have taken a remarkable turn. The Blaugrana seem to have forgotten how to lose.
Barca have played 11 games since then winning seven of those and drawing the other four. They've conceded seven goals in those games. But the clean sheet stats have begun to stack up - Barca have recorded five since.
As for goals scored, Barca have smashed home 21 goals since then. It's thanks to players like Robert Lewandowski whose form has taken a lookup with seven goals and three assists since Xavi's announcement.
What's more, for the first time in four years Barcelona have qualified for the Champions League quarter-final. And with their form and experience in the competition, you wouldn't put it past them to reach the semi-final.
Barca have also climbed to second in La Liga with a genuine chance of retaining the trophy they won last year.
From the looks of things, that press conference where Xavi announced his resignation was a transformative moment in Barca this season.
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