A Liga trophy followed eight months later, one that restored winning ways but papered over some clear cracks in his side. Yes, Barca were good enough defensively to win the league, but their attacking quality was lacking. This was not the La Masia-bred, Cruyffian, Pep Guardiola football that Xavi had promised. This was a Jose Mourinho-esque side that grinded out results.
Honestly, his La Liga stuff is fine, sure its not how Barca fans want to see the team play but long gone are the days of Barca having the elite of the elite and the positions in which they are amazing, like Central midfield Pedri and De Jong are constantly injured. Him not playing ultra attacking and beautiful football isnt an issue.
The problem is, Barca have been so shocking in Europe under him.