‘There was a time when it was said Xavi and I were incompatible – we proved the opposite. Our connection grew organically, without forcing anything’: Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta recalls early criticism when playing alongside team-mate

Andres Iniesta reflected on early criticism suggesting he and Xavi were incompatible partners in the Barcelona midfield. Iniesta stated that despite initial doubts, their connection grew organically, proving doubters wrong about the pairing that became arguably the best midfield partnership ever.