FC Barcelona is looking to its past to shape its future. Nine years after his departure, Xavi Pascual is back on the bench, tasked with restoring a basketball program that has endured seasons of inconsistency, a shortage of titles, and financial limitations. His return marks one of the most anticipated comebacks in club history, reigniting excitement among fans who now see their most beloved coach ready to lead the team once again.

Before dedicating himself fully to coaching, Pascual was an industrial engineer — a background that shaped his analytical and methodical approach to the game. He joined Barça in the 2004–05 season, quickly rising through the ranks: first in the youth system, then as Dusko Ivanovic’s assistant, and finally, in February 2008, as head coach of the first team.

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