they are the best in the world at what they do by miles and they have a brilliant understanding with each other and the players around them and they are two of our best players alonso is easily number 3 on the best players list and masch is 5 i wouldn't them for any money
I know Xabi is a fantastic player but this is a bit over the top. I wouldn't say hes miles ahead of the rest of the centre mids getting round at top clubs. Xavi & Iniesta are both ahead of him imo.
Masch is definetly one of the best at what he does but I don't think hes as important as Alonso in how we play.
Not saying they're not great players but people need to calm down with how awesome they are. The club will roll on regardless and I'm sure Rafa has some unheard of talent lined up. After all he was the one that brought Xabi here in the first place. Surely he can do it again?