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“Barcelona” team strategist Xavi hopes that his players will be able to retaliate in today's "El Clasico" match.
The Catalan club received a lot of criticism after a disappointing performance in the UEFA Champions League and would like to demonstrate their power again.
“I can't say that these matches really excite me, maybe that's the wrong word, but I like playing against Madrid's "Real" and I would like to be a player again so that I can appear in such matches.
Motivation is at the highest level, it's also an opportunity to maintain the lead in the Spanish championship,” the specialist clarified.
According to Xavi, psychological benefit is also very important.
“These are just three points, but after winning 'El Clasico', confidence in our abilities grows.
It is vitally important for both us and the 'Real' team. We will see which team will climb to the top of 'La Liga'.
Of course, our project is still in the development stage, but we are on the right path,” Xavi stated.
