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"Barcelona" defender Xavi stood up for his teammate Lionel Messi and stated that people sometimes demand too much from him.
Yesterday, the Catalans defeated Bilbao "Athletic" with a score of 2-1 after a tough battle on their home field. The world's best football player scored a decisive goal four times.
Lately, not only a few "Barca" players, but also L.Messi has been facing criticism, but Xavi urges to leave the forward in peace.
"Lionel is often asked too much," - the Spaniard told journalists after the match. - You have to leave him alone and let him work."
"It is very important for us to win three points against "Athletic". We had to fight for victory for a long time, but our game was good," - added Xavi.
This season, "Barcelona" will only fight for the title of the Spanish "Primera" championship, as "Blaugrana" are out of the UEFA Champions League and "Copa del Rey" tournament.
