Your brother is right. Messi had Xavi, Iniesta & Busquets around him. When Xavi and Iniesta left Barca, Barca started declining, and it continued to decline until Messi left in August, 2021 to PSG. Now at PSG, Messi Doesn't look like the Messi we all knew. And with Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Di Maria all at PSG, Messi looks like the 3rd best Player at PSG.
@gamerboy04993 жыл бұрын
Messi without xavi and iniesta is like a car without an engine
@cardillodaniele39453 жыл бұрын
His nickname was "the illusionist"
@tamzones3 жыл бұрын
maybe you have to try once the basic skills of football by yourself ( passing , shooting , dribbling , receiving the air balls and pass with control …. etc. ) to truly understand how hard and the true quality of the players that you react to who knows maybe it`s gonna be in your future content ;) good luck from Egypt
@benjaminbronnimann39663 жыл бұрын
He's the only player in history to win the man of the match award in a champions league final, a euros final and a world cup final. He's also the only player to ever score in all three, so he was super-clutch despite not being a goalscorer, just like Sergio Ramos
@lucid.66103 жыл бұрын
True
@navneeetrajbora56863 жыл бұрын
You don't mean he scored in all 3 finals. Right?
@lucid.66103 жыл бұрын
@@navneeetrajbora5686 Did he really mean that?
@navneeetrajbora56863 жыл бұрын
@@lucid.6610 no idea
@rm-nn38693 жыл бұрын
But no ballon d'or? I wonder WHY? This más was robed and Xavi 3/4 of the same s..t
@JohnnyyVee3 жыл бұрын
Iniesta = Picasso Xavi = Beethoven They completed and complimented each others style perfectly.
@flesh34853 жыл бұрын
Couldn't have described them better... Loved it...
@ricardolaverde26082 жыл бұрын
Iniesta was way better, even than Messi, Iniesta was another level, and xavi understood that...
@baadjames96303 жыл бұрын
It was a trio Xavi Iniesta and busquets, arguably the best midfield trio of all time, they played Together in de Spanish National team and also in Barcelona and they won literally everything in football. All 3 had different roles. Busquets was cdm so he was the one that would break the pressure and connect the defense to the midfield Xavi was a cm he would controlled the pace of the game, he was the one to decide when to attac and when to slow down and then you had Iniesta who creates the space for his teammates to be free to get the ball, he was more of a playmaker and the cherry on top was messi and that’s why that team is the greatest team of all time
@ys.v13 жыл бұрын
I remember there was a quote, something like “if you watch the whole pitch you won’t see Sergio busquets, but if you watch Sergio busquets you see the whole game” such an underrated player. He was doing all that at like 21/22
@obsidencold94913 жыл бұрын
Not the best of all time though.
@baadjames96303 жыл бұрын
@@obsidencold9491 hi madridista🙋🏽♂️
@obsidencold94913 жыл бұрын
@@baadjames9630 nope not a Madrid fan or any club supported by a fascist dictator. Try again.
@Hyp333R3 жыл бұрын
@@ys.v1 Ye, the quote was actually comming from former Real Madrid player and Real Madrid & Spain National Team Coach - Vincente Del Bosque
@obsidencold94913 жыл бұрын
Baller, probably the most talented Spanish player ever. He hit the equivalent of the Ray Allen shot in an away win at Chelsea in the CL so his clutchness is top tier. Xavi the drums Iniesta the electric guitar Busquets is the bass and Messi the lead singer songwriter.
@dunsonhouse3 жыл бұрын
Wow
@obsidencold94913 жыл бұрын
@@dunsonhouse the game is the game🤷🏾♂️
@leyva99253 жыл бұрын
Yes Busquets is definitely the most underrated midfielder ever
@justlooking10873 жыл бұрын
Please don’t, I’m still dealing with the trauma.
@obsidencold94913 жыл бұрын
@@justlooking1087 can't lie as a person not on either side, that was BRUTAL
@justadey_3 жыл бұрын
The goal at 24:04 was the World cup winning goal for spain💥 iniesta was man of the match in that World Cup final
@Guestownedu2 жыл бұрын
forlan was the player of the tourney in 2010, Iniesta was MOTM in the final.
@scottcrosby-art54903 жыл бұрын
Magical player, pulled the strings for Barcelona and the Spanish national team for years
@jockebrisen3 жыл бұрын
Iniesta didn't lose the ball until he made a pass or scored a goal. It was that simple. INSANE control
@ricardolaverde26082 жыл бұрын
U got the point, that's w Iniesta for me Is the greatest... Someway he never lost the ball, It was insane how he could get out of imposible Situation, where no one could scape even Maradona Ronaldinho etc, he's goat for sure 💀🔥
@henriqueteixeira29983 жыл бұрын
I think you guys still didn't realised how hard is to make these ball controls when it comes fast and in the air. Remember that they aren't doing it with hands, they are doing it with their foot, a thing that they need to alternate between step strong and touch gently the ball.
@adityanawani31413 жыл бұрын
Andres Iniesta Infinit!!! The man for the big matches. The Illusionista.
@marwanchabili82033 жыл бұрын
he is an attacking midfielder he had a lot of clutch moments in big games
@electrobros95153 жыл бұрын
Iniesta and xavi were very similar bit iniesta played slightly further forward...iniesta and xavi played in a midfield of 3 players....the other player was Sergio busquets....Sergio was the defensive midfielder of the 3 of them and an he was amazing aswell. It was near impossible to get the ball off they 3
@ricardolaverde26082 жыл бұрын
Iniesta was Better Bro i mean xavi Is a beast but Iniesta Is on another level
@barcafernando103 жыл бұрын
I also found it great how you recognized how perfect he controls space and time, that’s whats it called when you said “ his pause is crazy”
@craigcassidy60783 жыл бұрын
Always on point!!! Best american reactors to the beautiful game ...
@lucid.66103 жыл бұрын
Iniesta is one of a kind player,super reaction guys
@edd56573 жыл бұрын
Xavi and Iniesta were an amazing duo. Two of the best midfielders of all time and they had played with eachother since an early age. Together they won everything there is to win for their club and their country.
@leyva99253 жыл бұрын
A little fact Iniesta, xavi, and Messi were once the top 3 contenders for the balón de or above cr7
@momotheone97002 жыл бұрын
True
@OneCash3 жыл бұрын
Iniesta is more like CP3 than Xavi I think. Can dribble, can pass, can score and he was one of the most consistent players ever.
@whywerentyouthere3 жыл бұрын
Nahh Xavi is def CP3 and Iniesta is Steve Nash.
@CCCFFF113 жыл бұрын
@@whywerentyouthere in fact, Iniesta was more like White Chocolate Williams 😂 but i agree w the CP3 - Xavi
@JulioLeonFandinho3 жыл бұрын
you're getting it wrong, Xavi is an old type of point guard, while Iniesta is more like a modern day point guard, Xavi is John Stockton, Iniesta is Stephen Curry
@ajog043 жыл бұрын
8:05 no, the defensive midfielder was Sergio Busquets, (another legend you guys must react)
@jarand903 жыл бұрын
I have played and watched and loved football my entire life, and I swear to you, you will never see a better midfielder in the game - ever. You have crazy midfielders like Kevin de bruyne now, but in terms of elegance Iniesta is as good as they get ❤ Oh btw, he was more a central midfielder/ attacking midfielder for Barca. He usually had someone behind him like busquets ro allow him to focus more on creating something in attack:)
@sportschool35373 жыл бұрын
People talk about Iniesta, Xavi, Messi, Dani Alves so much but they always forget my favorite... the absolutely BRILLIANT and CLUTCH David Villa... when Villa Maravilla was playing for Barca they played their absolute best football because Villa was a lethal striker that was also an excellent passer and could play on the wing too and was a stone cold killer on the biggest stage... oh, and was the more proficient player at using both feet in all of Barca by far... Villa is the most underrated player, maybe even ever (although in my book the most underrated are Henry and Totti just cause they were too good but got underrated for playing for their teams and not selling out for bigger clubs)... Villa was such a crucial part of Barca's tiki taka brilliance when he was there and he was the guy you could bet all your money he would score in the biggest games when everyone else would freeze...
@RoyalViking4652 жыл бұрын
@@sportschool3537 My favorite all time player next to Iñiesta.. El Guaje Villa. I still have a jersey of his when he played for Valencia. Truly one of the greatest strikers of all time and an all time great.
@alfredoramos97823 жыл бұрын
Iniesta is a midfielder, it's like a point guard in basketball, stay safe and God bless always guys, watching from the Phillipines
@barcafernando103 жыл бұрын
Sergio Busquets was the defensive midfielder of this iconic team, react to him and you will see what a CDM plays like.
@piotrswat1693 жыл бұрын
True tall holding DM very underrated guy with eyes everywhere.
@eels453 жыл бұрын
You guys deffo need to react to Franck Ribery - When football becomes art. One of the best ballers to come out of france, if seeing people get dropped and scoring some insane goals hes for sure worth checking out!
@cieslik75643 жыл бұрын
Xavi was once asked -What to do with a ball when you have no idea? - It's easy i pass it to Iniesta. :)
@benjaminbronnimann39663 жыл бұрын
He scored the winning goal in the world cup final 2010 in the 116th minute
@CCCFFF113 жыл бұрын
The best, i mean, THE BEST midfielder of all-time. One of the most condecorated player on football history, but its not all about the titles. His talent, his sacrifice, his perfect chemistry with all the teammates, his leadership despite of being a quiet guy! I love it, probably my favorite player ever 💘
@KarimBellot3 жыл бұрын
They call him "The Architect" for a good reason. He was not only able to set up the victory path (gol or goal) for his teammates, he could also finish the plan himself (scoring).
@poliron_gver78473 жыл бұрын
you should react to sergio busquets he was the 3rd midfielder who played with xavi and iniesta in barcelona and spain. this trio is the best midfield 3 of all time by far.
@yahirzavala43533 жыл бұрын
Yessir , right behind modric , kroos and casemiro
@yahirzavala43533 жыл бұрын
Saying no would be outlandish xavi is known for his passes so is kroos but kroos in Real Madrid has a pass rate higher then 94% I think in all his years , iniesta is known for his World Cup goal and out of his other 2 midfielders being the most well rounded (pass,dribble , scoring) all thought to win his World Cup he had a god squad while modric took his squad really far with a c tier team not to mention will be remembered for that world cup’s legendary performance also where’s iniestas ballon dor? Yeah thought so and cdm is a defensive midfielder which casemiro is just clearly more solid then busquets in fact busquets is just over rated I would argue that the barca trio would be better then the Madrid trio if they had a better cdm on there team
@amoghjoshi70913 жыл бұрын
@@yahirzavala4353 massive 🧢
@mz1823 жыл бұрын
you guys hit the jackpot with the soccer reactions hahahah! and we love it !! keep them coming
@FlankingLlama3 жыл бұрын
Iniesta wasn't defensive, he was more offensive.. a playmaker.. He was in the midfield with Xavi Hernandez and Sergio Busquets who was the defensive (Balance player) of the 3 midfielders. :) It was pure blis watching Barcelona in the days of Xavi/iniesta.
@Santiago-ln5pd2 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest. Was a joy to watch
@juanporras36753 жыл бұрын
The defense midfilder is Sergio Busquets. He is the only one of those three that still in Bacelona
@elmeralmeida48753 жыл бұрын
he was a offensive midfielder , and he play with Xavi Hernandez and one of years they played together, Messi, iniesta and xavi where voted the 3 best players and even Cristiano Ronaldo didn't made it to the podium , and if you read this comment leave a like.
@darrenglover18513 жыл бұрын
He the best at not moving. So many clips he just get the ball doesnt go anywhere but other team getting lost. Like he can see the game from the view of the camera. Sees everything
@maru18393 жыл бұрын
btw he is called "el cerebro" it means " the brain" so yes he control the game
@kanute9403 жыл бұрын
Show him Denis Bergkamp, The Ice Men. A legend no cap
@badmusadeyinka16623 жыл бұрын
He played as an attacking midfielder ahead of Xavi. Them guys are the best midfield combo you'll ever see. Iniesta's close control was mental. He and Messi could each easily take out about 5 each of the opposition players and as much as I don't like Barcelona, I admired the football. The opponents were always outnumbered against them.
@SSS-ie6mh3 жыл бұрын
Iniesta is the type of footballer i admire. He proves you don't need to run faster than others and be stronger than others to dominate in football. You just need to know the principles of football.
@yomismo6887 ай бұрын
Don Andrés Iniesta is poetry in movement. One of the best footballers in history
@USC92102 жыл бұрын
The "tiki" in Barcelona's "Tiki Taka"! Absolute Baller!! His World Cup clinching goal for Spain in 2010 was a treat.
@kledjanhoxha8323 жыл бұрын
Please do "Hatem ben arfa humiliating everyone".
@florentamourdom15063 жыл бұрын
The French messi 🔥🔥
@isaksidenius70593 жыл бұрын
Day 11 of asking the Dunson's to react to Michael Laudrup skills and crazy goals. He was Ineatas insperation when Iniesta was in the Barca Academy.
@TheDiskodasko3 жыл бұрын
i agree.. Most underrated player ever.. He was like Iniesta on steroids.. same type, just a little better in every aspect..
@mezertt3 жыл бұрын
Only channel I’m excited to watch
@dunsonhouse3 жыл бұрын
✊🏽
@clintvinther75333 жыл бұрын
I looove iniesta.. So clean so good. 1 of the things i love about him is that his idol was Michael Laudrup (best player from my country ever, as i mentioned in my first comment on this channel... YOU GOTTA WATCH HIM!!) who was the first "number 10" under the first tiki taka way of playing in barca. Iniesta plays alot like him. and i LOOOOVE IT.
@Louiszz32 жыл бұрын
He is maestro nobody can't replace him
@2345ronaldinho3 жыл бұрын
the last goal he scores in the video by they way is one of the most important goals in football history. he scored that goal in the world cup final in 2010 at the last possible minute, and in doing so won Spain their first world cup trophy ever.
@aminnadif90333 жыл бұрын
At that time Barcellona difensive strategy was ball possession and tiki taka…sometimes in football the best thing for not conceding goals is holding the ball for as long as possible waiting for the right play and score…sadly for us Real Madrid fans they was the best to do it….and when you have naturally talented and smart players like Messi Iniesta Xavi and Busquets it just comes naturally
@dennothedanzadude3 жыл бұрын
Btw that last goal was Spain's winning goal in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, and it came with like 4 mins left in extra-time, first and only World Cup in Spain's history.
@mkptrinidad58753 жыл бұрын
Iniesta and Xavi both came out of the fc Barcelona academy
@nathanpm3 жыл бұрын
This man never lost the ball one time, he was incredible.
@Hyugadani2 жыл бұрын
Sois los mejores, un abrazo desde Barcelona broooooo
@gunhouse83223 жыл бұрын
Iniesta poetry in motion.
@emiladelow84633 жыл бұрын
You should react to Yaya Toure when football becomes art. He was one of the most complete midfielders I’ve ever seen. He was a beast in defends, had a shot of a cannonball, great ball control and good speed for his size
@eminkerim78593 жыл бұрын
When the game gets crazy and chaotic, you give the ball to Inesta to calm things down. He's a master.
@electroboy3143 жыл бұрын
Iniesta was probably more of a holding midfielder. Barely lost the ball. High pass completion. Ball retention was crazy. One of the smoothest players on the ball ever. Just made it look so effortless. One of my favorite players of all time.
@ob98963 жыл бұрын
love your reactions bro always great to see you've posted!
@diegodominguez33283 жыл бұрын
Great vídeo Bros!! Now You need ti SEE SERGIO BUSQUETS to finish the BEST MIDDLEFIELD IN THE WORLD!!! THATS THE GLORY TIMES OF BARCELONA!
@Nr-hg6qp2 жыл бұрын
One of the few players that really masterd the La Croqueta move one of the best midfielders ever
@philippbernhard29363 жыл бұрын
Andres Iniesta shows that football is not only about stats, one of the greatest midfielders ever
@cmbndiaraf95542 жыл бұрын
I personally fell in love with football because of these three Messi Xavi and Iniesta plus they had a great coach Guardiola who understood the game and took it to the next level with these players
@83ayodele3 жыл бұрын
Why the actual DM was and still is Sergio Busquests. While Iniesta did help in defense, Busquests was really the one cleaning up behind them. That Barca teams was like a bball team where every position got handles. So hard to play against.
@Daniel-jm8vf3 жыл бұрын
That's exactly why I never considered Messi to be the goat.. because he literally was playing with the greatest team in football history. Messi is just so lucky to play with those legends, I honestly believe Messi's football career wouldn't have been the same if he hadn't played with Barcelona, it's kind of like considering KD the goat while he playing with players like Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson and Draymond!!! and trust me all the players Messi played with are much much bigger name than that
@yashmane133 жыл бұрын
Is MJ not the goat because he had Pippen? Great players will play with other great players, it’s literally a team sport. Plus Messi has obviously proven himself without Xavi and Iniesta, anyone who says otherwise hasn’t watched a single Barca game after 2017
@abouMhane3 жыл бұрын
I'm a real madrid fan but i love this guy
@maru18393 жыл бұрын
love your vids, greetings from Argentina!
@ExTenSionClip3 жыл бұрын
Finally⚽️🔥
@AQFCB3 жыл бұрын
Iniesta was a central midfielder on the left side of the field. He was not a defensive midfielder, the key thing to understand is together Iniesta with Xavi almost never lost possession of the ball. Thus, controlling middle of the field, never letting the other teams to have control over the game. Iniesta - one of the greatest midfielders in history. The only man in history to win WC final Player of the match, Champions League final player of the match and Euro Final Player of the match. Very clutch performer, one of those players for big matches, big moments of the game when you need a big play, big goal, big assist, etc.
@moozstreams96803 жыл бұрын
Imagine playing on a team with Messi, Xavi, Neymar and Suarez during Barcelona's prime, and still shine!
@ilannguaqolsen57653 жыл бұрын
The last goal won the world cup for Spain their first ever, one of the legends from tiki-taka era of Barcelona.
@jhordanhanson3 жыл бұрын
that last goal you saw him scored was in the World Cup finals with 4 mins left of extra time. Spain won 1-0, their first and only World Cup.
@nanox43 жыл бұрын
The very last goal is one of the clutchest goals in World Cup's history
@sanaaelkhalqui3 жыл бұрын
if you want you should definitely check: paulo dybala when football becones art
@burpburp843 жыл бұрын
Yo yo yo yo.... MOOKIE! 😂😂 bruh one of the best intros ever...
@ajog043 жыл бұрын
24:05 you guys dont understand yet (dw tho) thats the goal that made Spain world Champions for the first time in history, one of the toughest matchs ever, and Iniesta with 4 minutes left, scored.
@williams81523 жыл бұрын
He watch the movement of every players in the field and make his pass
@meya35213 жыл бұрын
he was a midfielder the defensive midfielder for barca at the time and cirrently is SERGIO BUSQUETS. the most under rated CDM of all time
@ebousogur16313 жыл бұрын
Now left the brain of Barcelona Midfield trio (Sergio Busquets). The guys is supper calm and intelligent
@kmhussen53042 жыл бұрын
He was loved even in Madrid everywhere
@vincentmsafiri11853 жыл бұрын
Midfielders control the game , they have deep understanding of the game. They play a big role in the game.
@kidgames10123 жыл бұрын
Xavi and Iniesta are so elegant they used to control the middle like no one else. They play the simple.football. hardest thing to do in the sport.
@alecandrews33253 жыл бұрын
Yooo ! I successfully said "MOOKIE!" right on cue with Kid during the intro ! No looker too!
@arvindxan3 жыл бұрын
Iniesta and Xavi both dissected all teams like butter .......
@StPeterEagle3 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest midfielders of the modern era.
@johnrupertregacho76813 жыл бұрын
he was nicknamed the illusionist aka the illusionista, iniesta would usually play higher to help facilitate the offense and he used to be a winger when he was younger
@charlesbranche7897 Жыл бұрын
The role he played is called a creative midfielder typically in a 4-3-3 system
@Chris-pz8eu3 жыл бұрын
This video don’t even show his passing like that. The vison he and Xavi had were crazy. The balls over the top or the sneaky through balls
@jack28aug3 жыл бұрын
Class act, do Pirlo, Juan Riquelme, Thiago Alcantara, Paulo Nedved, Lothar Matthaus etc for more midfield magic.
@simonfinnigan53953 жыл бұрын
Iniesta is a playmaker. In American Football terms. Xavi was the quarterback, game in front of him dictating the play, Messi/Villa were the receivers. Iniesta was like a running back. Getting forward into dangerous areas
@voxstelarum3 жыл бұрын
The thing with that Barça is that they were a natural evolution of Johan Cruyff's total football. Meaning the position in the pitch were just nominal but during the match players would roam almost freely on the pitch to pressure and get control of the ball as soon as possible. So in short, Iniesta and Xavi were the central midfielders but they would play all over the pitch, moving were they were needed at the moment. All the team moved the same way so they were covering each other spaces at all times.
@philippbernhard29363 жыл бұрын
Andreas Iniesta and Xavi Hernandez were central midfielders, they had a defensive midfielder behind them - his name is Sergio Busquets, one of the best defensive midfielders ever (he still plays for Barcelona right now, also captain of the spanish national team. Iniesta and Xavi did not really have to tackle that often, because they usually had the ball like 75% of the game, and if someone got past them, then there was still sergio busquets, carlos puyol and gerard pique (all world cup winners, european champions and multiple champions leagues)
@iniesta86362 жыл бұрын
Iniesta Messi 🌍🐐🐐👈
@Anonymous-wy5dc3 жыл бұрын
Sergio Busquets is the defensive mid. The attacking mids Xavi and Iniesta playing as right mid and left mid respectively.
@axel8733 жыл бұрын
The defensive midfielder was Sergio Busquets also a baller they made and amazing midfield together
@lifeisblessed48022 жыл бұрын
Xavi and Iniesta slowed the game down passing around the ball making the opp chase,that mean't the time Messi attacked in full beast mode the opps would get caught off guard and didnt even have the energy to deal with him,Basquet,Xavi,Iniesta one of the best midfield trio's in the game,great reaction guys......There is another spainish midfielder Xabi Alonso probably the greatest long range passer of his generation.......Bless
@Dpdoss2 жыл бұрын
The defensive midfielder was a completely different animal himself who's video you guys also need to watch. Sergio Busquets!
@yomismo6887 ай бұрын
INIESTA GENIO0🙌🏻😍🇪🇸
@chimaloo3 жыл бұрын
One of the most elegant players
@thyrsosmakloklas60373 жыл бұрын
usually Iniesta played next to Xavi as central midfielders and had a defensive midfielder behind them (Keita and then Busquets). Messi was usually in the right wing (free roaming though) and an attacker in central offense (like Villa, Ibra at somepoint, Henry etc...) but Iniesta, Xavi and Messi were the MAGIC trio.
@khalidedrees33293 жыл бұрын
Smooth operator is Iniesta! And that last goal he scored in the clip was the goal that won the World Cup for Spain. One of my all three all time favorite Barca players! You've already watched him and Ronaldinho the third one is Rivaldo he was prior to them both but played in Brazil along side Ronaldinho, Ronaldo and won the World Cup hope you get Rivaldo recomendation. On a completley different entire note; You still haven't reacted to the GOAT of football considered by many football fans Maradona
@moz28703 жыл бұрын
With xavi nd iniesta, although they were both quite attacking minded, they didn't really play the position of attacking midfielder, they were mainly played as a left and a right centre midfielder, with a centre defensive midfielder (busquets) that played in the middle but further back towards their defense, this allowed them to play off off each other very well and kind of free roam and do what they like behind the attack, and they would never get singled out cuz the other was always there for support where needed, and also wouldn't really have to worry too much about staying back because they always had that defending midfielder also, but could also come back if needed and control the game from basically anywhere
@williams81523 жыл бұрын
Exactly Mookie he has so many good pieces around him 🤣🤣🤣😂