FC Barcelona, Barça 1-0 Espanyol: Winning start for Xavi

New Barcelona boss Xavi was delighted with a winning start on his Camp Nou return as his side edged out a 1-0 derby win over Espanyol.

The three points are a massive boost to the team’s league position, and also a huge shot of morale going into Tuesday’s crunch European fixture against Benfica.

With the 1-0 win against Espanyol at Camp Nou on his debut, Xavi Hernández follows in the footsteps of many illustrious names who have recorded wins in their first games as Barça coach.