Series synopsis
FC Barcelona: A New Era is a Spanish documentary television series that premiered on Prime Video on December 28, 2022. It ended on September 6, 2023. It stars Xavi, Robert Lewandowski, Pedri and Joan Laporta.
Futbol Club Barcelona has enjoyed the best football of the world throughout its history. However, these past few years haven’t lived up to the club’s reputation. After having won every title as a captain, Xavi Hernández is chosen to manage the new project and recover the style and success of the old days.
Premise
Futbol Club Barcelona has enjoyed the best football of the world throughout its history. However, these past few years haven’t lived up to the club’s reputation. After having won every title as a captain, Xavi Hernández is chosen to manage the new project and recover the style and success of the old days.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Xavi as Self
- Robert Lewandowski as Self
- Pedri as Self
- Joan Laporta as Self
- Ansu Fati as Self
- Marc-André Ter Stegen as Self
- Jordi Alba as Self
- Sergio Busquets as Self
Supporting cast
- Gerard Piqué as Self
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as Self
- Dani Alves as Self
Guest cast
- Marc Márquez as Self
- Pau Gasol as Self
- Gerard Romero as Self
- Andrés Iniesta as Self
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 9 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | December 28, 2022 | December 28, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 4 | September 6, 2023 | September 6, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter 1 Xavi Hernández is chosen to become the coach of FC Barcelona and straighten out a project that has been going through an institutional and sport crisis in the past years, including eliminations in the Champions League, constant coach changes, and the president’s resignation. However, Joan LaPorta’s reelection as president redirects the team down a path of success. |
December 28, 2022 |
| 2 |
Chapter 2 The 2021-22 season doesn’t start well for FC Barcelona. After a lifetime of wearing the Barça colors, Leo Messi is not on the team anymore. This change results in the dismissal of Ronald Koeman. Problems are increasing, such as Ansu Fati is injured again and Agüero needs to retire. Considering this, Xavi Hernández is chosen to save the project. |
December 28, 2022 |
| 3 |
Chapter 3 The era of Xavi Hernández with FC Barcelona has begun. But beginnings are never easy. Xavi finds a team with low spirits, plummeting on the leaderboard and unfamiliar with his idea of football. But with patience and hard work, the results start improving, and their style returns. Additionally, Dani Alves comes back home, and the young homegrown Gavi secures his place on the senior team. |
December 28, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | September 6, 2023 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | September 6, 2023 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | September 6, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 28, 2022 |
| Last aired | September 6, 2023 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday |