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What made Xavi, Busquets and Iniesta special?
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[@FootballMadeSimple]

Are they the greatest midfield ever?

[@dutuyt9809]

Have you read zonal marking? (Its an interesting book about the evolution of tactics in football)

[@netfreaks22]

Yess

[@FootballMadeSimple]

@@dutuyt9809 Not yet but I've been meaning to get to it!

[@harjonotanuwira8226]

becks, keano, scholesy, giggsy

[@tryitworks]

Yeah, no discussion. The whole team is the best ever.

[@najmussabir6051]

And the funny thing is both Xavi and Iniesta were defensive midfielder and Busquets was Central Midfielder in the youth.

[@lordbendtner6404]

How did you know

[@reduneyconceicao3420]

@@lordbendtner6404 yes they was and puyol was rfb

[@lordbendtner6404]

@@reduneyconceicao3420 puyol one i actually know but I’m shocked that xavi n iniesta a dm

[@zarpspawn3508]

@@lordbendtner6404 xavi was for sure.... not sure abt iniesta.... I heard he was a winger

[@lovecand7minecrafthediamon834]

@@lordbendtner6404 Before frank rijkaard Xavi was a DM and was gonna replace Pep which at that time he was the Busi of his time but than frank rijkaard moved him more up and put someone else as a DM

[@redarena8267]

As a United fan, I’ve got nightmares of this middle-field trio because of the 2009&2011 UCL finals 😩

[@mambangbiruairlaut7137]

Then you have to remember in between that years, they won World Cup 2010 and Euro 2012 together. Unbelievable achievement

[@phoenix_xd5728]

Man United faced them twice. Imagine how much of a nightmare it was for us Madrid fans. Basically El clasico was more unpredictable than a coin toss

[@nananyantakyi1549]

Sorry

[@anshumankonar877]

Between these three...Busquets is most difficult to replace...barca may never find another busquets

[@jeffg.laxwell3276]

There’s Rodri from Man City

[@basiru1142]

@@jeffg.laxwell3276 they're very different players, Rodri still can't bench Busquet in the national team

[@anshumankonar877]

@@jeffg.laxwell3276 great player but he is 26 and yet to replace busquets who is 34 in national team.

[@jeffg.laxwell3276]

@@basiru1142 Yes because of manager favoritism, Great player(Busquet) but he’s past it two years ago, living on past glories at Barcelona and Spain National team, it’s clear he can’t run it anymore but base of past glories he’s still there, no wonder Spain and especially Barcelona can’t compete with the elite again… Pep love Busquet but give him that Spain team Rodri start ahead of Busquet immediately.

[@jeffg.laxwell3276]

@@anshumankonar877 Yes because of manager favoritism, Great player(Busquet) but he’s past it two years ago, living on past glories at Barcelona and Spain National team, it’s clear he can’t run it anymore but base on past glories he’s still there, no wonder Spain and especially Barcelona can’t compete with the elite again… Pep love Busquet but give him that Spain team Rodri start ahead of Busquet immediately.

[@marvinschneider9309]

Xavi: intelligence Busquets: undecodeable Iniesta: Magic

[@lordbendtner6404]

Iniesta aang

[@sayman2000]

What impressed me most, was the high level of footballing intelligence, .. as well as individual skill sets,...compounded by eloquence,... and humility. Effortlessly bringing pure training ground skills to big games, was a sight to behold. It all unfolded so naturally,... that no one could ever accuse them of showboating - just great, cleverly entertaining football.

[@molh394]

busquets: the supernatural ability to be at the right place at the right time

[@mohammedfayas1948]

Plus messi - then its a goal

[@friedrichnietzsche2557]

Sergio busquests is the mastermind of the tiki taka system he was the decision the time and he is one the most underrated dmf ever in football Everybody know xavi and Iniesta only the managers and tactical coaches know the importance of busquests

[@cosmicsword203]

Wdym Underrated? Sergio Busquets is considered one of the best Midfielders of our generation.

[@myduck9962]

@@cosmicsword203 this is only by coaches and players. The fans dont rate him enough

[@konstantinospapafilakis9598]

This is definitely the best midfield ever. Moreover, may you make a video about how Emery has transformed Villarreal? I have been asking it for too long but I think Villarreal is the most technical team I have ever seen!

[@the8943]

Did prime Barca play golf?

[@zz9cfc]

@@the8943 no bale did

[@Qammar_GGMU]

@@zz9cfc 🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍

[@the8943]

@@zz9cfc Thomas Muller approves 👍 🤣🤣🤣

[@zz9cfc]

@@the8943 😂

[@Anonymous-nv5ji]

The greatest midfield trio and the 3 greatest indv midfielders of all times. Would walk straight into my greatest XI. And by greatest I mean past 25 yrs past quarter-century. Don't go before that coz football has changed a lot so let's take past 25 yrs only as the actual criteria!!

[@muhdamsyar4800]

agreed

[@victordurand3000]

Zidane ?

[@Anonymous-nv5ji]

@@victordurand3000 i really srysly want to but maybe indv yeah Zidane is #2 or #3. But trio wise this trio will always be at the mountain top

[@bjmadsopk]

@@victordurand3000 zidane was a classic CAM (like Marondona and Ronaldinho) and definitely played more like a forward

[@cosmicsword203]

I am surprised that there is no Arsenal Fan Mentioning how Wilshere destroyed this trio few years ago. As A Trio, this is the best midfield trio if you are looking to dominate possession. But, if you are looking to play on the counter then I am not sure.

[@gabrieljacobs1008]

Please do a video on pragmatic managers, conte mourinho simeone valverde etc. could label the video “the dark arts”

[@gabrielalohan728]

This midfield was spectacular. But from another angle. The fact that the support cast for Barca's midfield trident had deadly forward players and great fullbacks, it just made it harder to stop them. The same midfield had another great support cast in the national team when you collate the array of midfielders Spain had at the time. Had the national team have better forwards and fullbacks, they could have dominated national team football a whole lot longer than they did. This was the midfield to have. They made all the right support cast blossom.

[@arnavgupta8721]

Or probably the other way round. Look how kcm made even Vazquez look good at rb or even Valverde. Do you think he is good at rb.

[@gabrielalohan728]

@@arnavgupta8721 which Vazquez and Valverde. Full names please?

[@brrrrrtenjoyer]

@@gabrielalohan728 Lucas Vazquez and Fede Valverde.

[@gabrielalohan728]

@@brrrrrtenjoyer I agree. But for Valverde, I think he's a player who can go into his own mode. When I watch him play for Uruguay, he impresses a lot. So for me I don't think I'd classify Valverde as an average player, maybe if he doesn't get into another gear in the nearest future.

[@cosmicsword203]

Spain dominated the game with the same Trio as well, you know. They fell off after Xavi retired and Iniesta and Busquets were too old.

[@blacka4398]

They are simply the greatest midfielders ever.

[@nicholasguthaux4668]

Nope, Kroos Modric Casemiro xxx

[@blacka4398]

@@nicholasguthaux4668 that's in your white non Real dreams, my friend.

[@user-vc4on8cu8y]

@@nicholasguthaux4668 STFU😂😂😂. Dont make me laugh.

[@user-vc4on8cu8y]

Bro dont say that, we havnt seen seen live football since 1930s, so its unable for us to talk about the history.

[@doreenugo7486]

@@nicholasguthaux4668 you could always dream

[@kaula17]

I’m a Madrid fan. That being said the only midfield that can compare is KCM… and I’d probably still give the edge to this Barca midfield

[@Bobby-gg5gp]

edge? those 3 in their prime destroyed madrid anytime

[@flying_squirrel]

In terms of raw skill on the ball/intelligence, they were certainly the best midfield of any team I have ever seen. However, what I found impressive about the classic Barca side was how they complemented these geniuses with a host of excellent team players to balance out the team: Alves, Mascherano, Pedro, etc... were all vital as well! It seemed to me that in later years, the quality of these 'secondary' players was often not quite up to the level of the 2010-2012 era.

[@lucaaz14]

Interesting point. I always found it interesting that Barcelona played better with f.e. David villa and Pedro than an imbrahimovic and Henry, the latter 2 obvious better attackers.

[@agentgaming5410]

The best midfield trio in football history!

[@AMAZING-bi6ib]

well football is to diverse in nature to classify it one way. They are the greatest offensive and possession midfielders of all times. kross modric casmerio are the greatest defensive and holding midfielders off all times. each midfield trio fits a particular system. they the greatest if TIKA TAKA is the only way to play football. messi greatest on the ball player, ronaldo greatest off the ball.

[@gabrielaleactus9932]

@@AMAZING-bi6ib well put my guy

[@1993smallz]

Always felt that after Messi, Busquets was the most valuable piece in this system.

[@usctrojanfreak]

He probably still is. Forsure intelligence wise he is. He just looks so calm compared to the rest during a game and reads the game like no one else

[@beastTime999]

It's very interesting that pep also wanted to add Andrea Pirlo into this brilliance

[@alandkamaran6231]

Undoubtedly the greatest midfield trio ever, they were a pure joy to watch, i feel lucky that i witnessed their greatness ❤️

[@legend5735]

Im a die hard madrid fan But this trio is the best

[@anshumankonar877]

GOAT Midfeild

[@sayman2000]

What a pleasure it's been to have enjoyed watching each member of this trio, from the moment they were each introduced to the first team. That goes for Messi as well.

[@iimrohtak8363]

Excellent video. Please make one explaining the interesting dynamic of Casemiro, Toni Kroos and Luka Modric as well. Winning 5 CLs is no mean feat, and they seemed to be there everywhere.

[@juanestebankruhsanmguel1960]

Madrid generally won those UCL thanks to clutch goals from Bale,Ramos,Ronaldo or Benzema. The midfield was indeed very good but they werent the whole reason of their sucess. For example, this season None of them were playing against City and Madrid still won,

[@F0_0]

@@juanestebankruhsanmguel1960 Yes because they are past their prime 😅😅😂😂😂

[@nakdickson]

I had goosebumps watching this 😂😂

[@naadiyamaxamuud6756]

Thank you so much I have been waiting this videos

[@damianmichalski1490]

Busqets rarely drops to defence. He usually stay back, but higher than defensive line. Abidal combined three at the back and he doesn't join to attack.

[@Krazy6ix]

excellent video 😁

[@immanelkwabenaadjepong1698]

Great analysis 👍

[@JackSordakaPVS]

Xavi is the real reason why I started watching football...

[@jeremiahaletor6138]

Please can we get a Christophe Galtier review? And what he can bring to psg

[@elvisofficial2005]

That would be nice

[@danielholonk.p6074]

@@elvisofficial2005 lmao

[@pattisonvidal3909]

I remember seeing those Iniesta drives!

[@juliantsenkov1585]

They were great.

[@adithyaadiga488]

Can u do a video on how gegenpresing is practised

[@MrMooemoney]

Pep himself said busq was the most important player in that side not Messi or Iniesta,.

[@pault7135]

beautiful!!!!

[@pedrotrapgodabdulrahim3]

Their all retentation is just too cool

[@IPFGaming]

People often forget that this midfield has also won 1 world cup and 2 Euro.

[@harjonotanuwira8226]

how I wish I could go back to 1998/99

[@tjb916]

Nice video maybe you can it With ac Milan and Pirlo would be Nice

[@Jonathan0710]

THE BEST MIDFIELD FOOTBALL WORLD HAVE EVER SEEN 🤫💎💎💎💙❤️💙❤️

[@vishnu_2954]

bro try to provide in game examples too.. gr8 one tho..

[@ibrahimsaheed7058]

Kroos, Modric and Casemiro also the greatest midfield of all time beside them. Please, request to make their FMS videos too

[@princesofthepower3690]

They’re good but they just aren’t quite on on XIB level.

[@kgarosetony1777]

Don't force things😹

[@ibrahimsaheed7058]

@@princesofthepower3690 I disagree

[@yusrifourtwenty4944]

after what happened to spain in world cup makes me remember how much i miss xavi and iniesta…busquets actually done a pretty good job in this world cup but the lack of creativity by attacking midfielder and the forward makes spain looks bad somehow…xavi and iniesta is so good and genius in finding space…meanwhile busquets is a genius to retaining possession and dictating the game…this trio in midfield is the best the world had ever seen

[@seanng7256]

Tactical Analysis of Porto 2004 UCL Winners🙏

[@yamkelasaleni4742]

Love your channel , only if you could get someone else to narrative them. Joe Devine from Tifo does it great

[@taribomarc2091]

Can you do the finalisma Argentina vs Italy tactical plz

[@SamOverLimiTe]

I have been all my life barca true fan and i witnessed them playing every games together was absolutely a joy but nightmare to others (manu fans know what I'm talking about, I mean none can beat manu twice in ulc final, only barca did because of them+messi ofc) , they literally don't give the ball to the opponents that's what makes them the greatest of all time by far away then others,.... barca will create same midfield soon with pedri, gavi, Pablo Torre they need just to find another busquest which is not easy because between the 3 busquests is the one who is difficult to find

[@abdalazizaljehni6553]

The goats 🐐🐐🐐

[@salsadancer4965]

I agree greatest ever

[@nithints302]

Once in lifetime team

[@chardinnguehou1442]

Finally 🥺🥺🥺

[@mamadynabe7304]

Can you do a video on why the galacticos of real Madrid failed

[@Jonathan0710]

The future mildfield of Barça will be: Nico, Gavi and Pedri 😍🤩💙❤️💙❤️

[@aadarshpandey1540]

no one can replace these 3 player.........

[@firewolf3611]

Kroos Modric and Casemiro are good but those 3 are on another level

[@innerpeace_memo500]

They are really good and even one of the best midfield trio in the last 20 years, but some people seem to overhype them just because Real won the UCL. Real didnt dominated the midfield in those games but was clinical and solid defensively. Xavi-Iniesta-Busquest crushed their opponents every match by passing them to death and produce magical moments every match.

[@firewolf3611]

@@innerpeace_memo500 that’s why I meant Xavi Iniesta and Buquets are on another level

[@techwatch4202]

Will be a long time to find a midfield trio as almighty as these 3 were in their prime together, too many Club trophies to talk about and 2 Euros titles sandwiching a World Cup title is insane

[@leagolekganyane]

2:28 Yaya Toure looks like Franklin Saint

[@mohammedfayas1948]

Busqui-xavi- iniesta and messi 🔥🔥

[@dedication2d]

Busquets was such a baller

[@thesalmannizar]

Only Mourinho and Jupp hynecks did manage to break this legendary midfield.

[@user-ri6rf4sp7j]

I want you to see this 👇 ‏ Lazio 19/20 ‏ 17/18 Betis ‏Napoli 17/18 ‏ Tortenham 16/17 ‏Juventus 16/17 ‏ 15/16 Atletico Madrid ‏Juventus 14/15 ‏ 13/14 Juventus ‏ 13/14 Atletico Madrid ‏Inter 09/10

[@aakashsuryi9098]

Xavi Hernandez is the greatest human to touch the ball. Period.

[@DeadPresident00BC]

Love Iniesta the most because he won the world cup in my hometown

[@HT3897]

My favorite player is iniesta 🥺

[@atharali519]

They are the three greatest midfielders of all time 🐐🐐🐐

[@MrKAKARONALDOMESSI]

How I wish I could go back to 1998/99

[@isaacng315]

Xavi looks like Ted Mosby :p

[@ujjwalprakash2000]

The value of these trio can be understand how Jupp Haynkes managed to defeat Barcelona .. He cut the free lanes to these 3 and dint allow them free ball and then Messi marked regionally..Barcelona over 😎

[@CCMjr]

I'm not sure if it's possible there will ever be a mid trio anywhere near as good as this one, the intelligence, telepathy, vision, press resistance and passing ability.. they are just far too good for anyone to handle, ask Madrid fans they know lol

[@carlogambino1979]

That Barca team reminds me of a pack of wolves. They attack as a team and everybody knows their job almost telepathically.

[@banelesibeko7346]

Plz do man city

[@balkanfalcon698]

*Modrić, Casemiro & Kroos have entered the chat

[@binabari9842]

Just ask Sr alex ferguson how efficient they were . am sure he has alot to tell us.

[@Skhaokip1023]

The Greatest Midfield Trio is 8 10 14

[@wilsonkok4754]

Modric - Kroos - Casemiro? Not really on par Gerrard - Alonso - Mascherano? Possibly

[@aqipoi]

Can’t help but feel iniesta’s contribution has been overrated by most. Although he was still probably no 2 itw behind Xavi I feel as though he was the most replaceable of the 3. Great vid as always

[@fifaboypk]

But worldcup final goal ,UCL semifinal goal says otherwise

[@HenSt-gz7qj]

this is when Barca stick to a system that works. every player, staff, coaches, and the rest of the club all follows the same system. they really need to revitalize the academy and Barca-B 's function.

[@RichardFlores2K]

Barcelona's midfield wizards vs Real Madrid's midfield knights

[@rantihdamita9854]

Sergio Busquets #1

[@siutadru]

I see Xavi I click I see Iniesta I click I see Busquets I click

[@goat9295]

You can take away half of their trophies and they would still be the best midfield. The only reason it's be one debatable is because people have short-term memory.

[@cucu1095]

Best mid trio ever

[@aflow-]

As a Madrid and United fan, I’ve embarked on a research mission to investigate if prime Ronaldo was as good as we thought he was. After hours of match replays and intense analysis, I’ve sadly reached the conclusion that prime Ronaldo was an ordinary player, carried by penalties and tapins.

[@gd2900]

you embarked on nothing and obviously aren't a Madrid or United fan or better still you started watching football a few years back...if you actually think Ronaldo is ordinary then you know nothing about football

[@rod6722]

Low-quality troll.

[@TheUntaintedTreble]

@@rod6722 🤣 nah mate just a w**ker is all

[@MadridistaNICK]

Ronaldo lives rent free in your head.

[@vb2388]

@@gd2900 33yr old Benzema literally equalled prime CR7’s record for Most Goals in KO Stages of a UCL campaign last season 🤷🏻‍♂️ 33yr old Lewandowski equalled prime CR7’s record for Most Goals in a Calendar Year 🤷🏻‍♂️ only difference is Ronaldo is consistent..

[@ioannisjrpetsas7907]

well i am a madrid fan so my memories of this trio weren't great😂

[@piland0]

Sofascore is the best

[@wakengemusafiri8575]

Greatest lol 😂 How many trophy they won?

[@danijelhrup9715]

Yust look 2012 European Championship ... Luka Modric destroying all three of them ( It was awful what He was doing to them )

[@therightman2031]

Busquets is painfull for You? xD

[@balleraddict]

These guys were playing a 4 man midfield... with Lionel Messi

[@juliusyang1118]

Pique is NOT a la masia product

[@apbt395]

Man city midfielde is better then them fact 💯 look at the moment and goal difference between them

[@Ran-ek2ki]

I doubt you ever saw Keita playing. Wasn't great and not in Busquets's position

[@andrxsinho5626]

Add Messi

[@andomemiri8766]

Tbh without Messi they would never have achieved what they have.

[@fifaboypk]

1 worldcup 2 euros not bad😏

[@christopherkane370]

First

[@matss54]

Wilshere at 19 >> Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets

[@Hobbit__]

Modric>>>>Xavi, Iniesta,busi🌝🌝

[@Victor-em8vw]

Please respect football history, don't manipulate it.

[@sankara6823]

Yaya Toure was better than busquets, Pep simply doesnt like his players black

[@raymondeng2017]

I believe the trio of Gerrard, Alonso, Mascherano can rival them

[@fortuneka6966]

May be in speaking English

[@JackSordakaPVS]

Different systems. Totally different players.

[@jordialegre9135]

you mean in a fight?

[@jordialegre9135]

Maybe in a Sausage Eating Contest

[@throughball7937]

Mean while Kroos,Modric and Casemiro with a hat-trick of UCL ⚪⚪

[@princesofthepower3690]

Whilst only winning 3 La Liga titles in 8 years so much for domination.

[@throughball7937]

@@princesofthepower3690 5 UCLs in last 10 years is something we should cherish about.

[@aritraroy2701]

@@princesofthepower3690 UCL is 10 times bigger than La Liga lmao

[@shikardhawan5349]

Iniesta-Xavi-Busquets Worldcup Euro Ucl Lailga Copadelrey Euefa supercup Clubworld cup Supercopa de espana Now speak 🙌

[@throughball7937]

@@shikardhawan5349 For how many years??? Meanwhile this trio got into a hat-trick of Europe domination. One ballon d'or for Modric as a midfielder. And he s 36 now. It's not about the quality it's about consistency.

[@brtats]

And Kroos, Casemiro and Modric play golf

[@jaxmanmaverick3964]

One of the greatest but Kroos Casemiro and Modric were on another level

[@jeandymibanzo5965]

Only started winning the league when Xavi and Iniesta left and even then they’ve never really dominated domestically against a much more diminished Barca team and Atletico Madrid so no they’re not on another level. Xavi Iniesta Busquets were dominating La Liga against some of the greatest Madrid sides ever assembled, and were the entire driving force of the most dominant National side we ever saw. No KCM aren’t on another level, the only player of that trio on the XBI level is Modric