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Behind-the-Scenes Tensions: Xavi and Laporta's Conflict Revealed

Behind-the-Scenes Tensions: Xavi and Laporta's Conflict Revealed

The documentary series "FC Barcelona, Una Nueva Era," produced and aired by "Prime Video," has achieved significant popularity. Following its positive reception, a second season titled "Una Nueva Era II" has been filmed, revealing the internal issues of FC Barcelona during the last season (2022-23). The first four episodes of the second season are now available, starting with the arrival of Robert Lewandowski as a major signing and the thrilling renewal of Gavi, but also showcasing the early setbacks of the season, particularly in Europe.

In one moment from the first episode, after a goalless draw against Rayo Vallecano at the start of La Liga, Xavi admits to experiencing considerable stress and reveals a conversation he had with Joan Laporta, the club president, and Jordi Cruyff, the club's sports director, in which he had to ask them for calm and confidence. Xavi said, "I remember a tense talk after the draw with the board, and I asked them to stay calm. It was only the first day, and we had drawn."

The following episodes of the documentary series "Barcelona, A New Era" also cover Gerard Piqué's retirement, the Super Cup victory, the explosion of the "Negreira case," and the farewell of Busquets and Jordi Alba before winning the La Liga title.

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