Barcelona‘s head coach, Xavi, is leaving no stone unturned as he gears up his team for a decisive Clasico clash against arch-rivals Real Madrid this weekend. Xavi has dubbed the upcoming match as a ‘final’ and emphasized its significance as the most crucial encounter of the season for Barcelona.
While acknowledging the form and prowess of Real Madrid, especially after their sensational Champions League victory over Manchester City, Xavi lauded Los Blancos as a formidable opponent that Barcelona needs to be wary of. Following the controversy surrounding Ilkay Gundogan‘s comments post their Champions League exit, Xavi reassured the press that the situation has been resolved amicably.
Addressing the media, Xavi expressed the team’s determination to bounce back from their European disappointment and underlined the need for Barcelona to be fully prepared for a fierce battle against Real Madrid. The coach emphasized the importance of securing a victory in the Clasico to narrow the gap with the league leaders.
Xavi noted that Real Madrid would be riding high on confidence following their triumph over Manchester City, making them an even more formidable adversary for Barcelona. Despite the recent setbacks, Xavi stressed the team’s enthusiasm and motivation to compete for the LaLiga title and vowed to approach the Clasico with a winning mentality.
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