The changes were made in response to Barcelona's recent struggles, which had seen the team lose two of their previous three matches. Xavi's aim was to bring in fresh legs and new ideas, in the hope of turning things around.
The most notable change was the inclusion of Ansu Fati in the starting lineup. Fati, who has been out with a long-term injury, made his first appearance of the season in the match. He was joined in the attack by Ferran Torres and Raphinha.
In midfield, Xavi gave starts to Gavi, Pedri, and Nico Gonzalez. This was a more youthful midfield than the one that had been used in recent matches, and Xavi was hoping that it would provide more energy and creativity.
In defense, Xavi made three changes. He dropped Eric Garcia and Sergiño Dest to the bench, and brought in Andreas Christensen, Ronald Araujo, and Jordi Alba. This was a more solid defensive lineup, and Xavi was hoping that it would be able to keep Sevilla's attack at bay.
The changes worked, as Barcelona won the match 3-0. Fati, Torres, and Raphinha all scored goals, and the team's defense kept a clean sheet. Xavi's lineup changes were a success, and they will give him hope that Barcelona can turn their season around.
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