Xavi prepared to part ways with Barcelona pair Robert Lewandowski and Joao Felix in 2024

Introduction to the article:
This article discusses Barcelona’s busy schedule in January, as they compete in La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Supercopa. The team is having to make tough decisions about their starting lineup, particularly in the forward positions.

Xavi Hernandez assessing his options

Xavi Hernandez is evaluating his options following a narrow win over Las Palmas, where he needed an added time penalty to secure victory. With goals becoming an issue, Xavi made a bold switch by withdrawing Robert Lewandowski for Joao Felix late in the game.

Lewandowski and Felix facing uncertainty

Both Lewandowski and Felix, who were initially set in Xavi’s starting XI, now face the possibility of being benched. Lewandowski, the top La Liga scorer for Barcelona, remains the better option as a central attacker, leaving Felix uncertain about his ongoing role with the team.