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The Barcelona coach also commented on Real Madrid?s style of football vs Manchester City In today?s pre-game press conference ahead of tomorrow?s highly anticipated El Clásico clash, Barcelona?s head coach Xavi Hernandez expressed the magnitude of the upcoming match.
?Tomorrow we have the opportunity to close the gap in LaLiga. It becomes the most important game of the season,? stated Xavi. ?We will find a strong Madrid and even more so after eliminating the best team in the world, City. They have euphoria through the roof and are a very strong rival.?
Xavi acknowledged the challenges posed by a resurgent Real Madrid side, noting, ?Today we trained well, yesterday we were hungover from the Champions League loss to PSG. The team is eager to fight for this league.? Reflecting on recent controversies within the team, Xavi emphasized resolution and unity. ?The Gundogan controversy" It?s solved,? he confirmed. ?By talking to people we understand each other and it?s been solved.?
Addressing tactical considerations for tomorrow?s match, Xavi highlighted the importance of managing the early stages of the game. ?Today we have talked about it, that in the first minutes of each half, Madrid will push. They are at home. We have to be very brave,? he stated. ?It is the perfect setting to show personality. We have prepared the game well, I think we can have a good game and win. The first minutes will b...