#3 Xavi Hernandez vs. Getafe, 2015
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A veritable pass master, Xavi Hernandez had it all – accuracy, passion, vision, greatness.
He made arguably the greatest Barcelona team ever tick with his metronomic passing qualities, the balance he lent their style of play and his reliable presence in the middle of the park.
Winning possession, distributing it rapidly and assuredly across the park, he supplied assists and pre-assists aplenty for the great club. Perhaps his peak arrived in 2009 when the club won six titles – including the FIFA Club World Cup and Supercopa de Espana.
He could chip in with goals, too.
His first goal arrived against Mallorca during the 1998/99 season – a thunderous volley that no ‘keeper could have stopped.
His final goal in a Barcelona career, which last almost a quarter of a century, came against Getafe in a 6-0 thumping, blasting the ball into the top corner from 30 yards out with a curled effort. A fantastic final flourish from one of the best and most consistent players the Blaugrana have ever produced.
The midfield maestro has been a difficult absence to replace ever since he left Barcelona in May 2015.
