'Winning La Liga is extraordinary' - Xavi defends himself

Barcelona supervisor Xavi Hernandez defended his side after their 4-0 house loss to Real Madrid final Wednesday and stated worthwhile La Liga could also be "extraordinary" for the Catalan membership. Xavi's side crashed out of the Copa del Rey all through the semi-finals after watching their 1-0 first leg lead evaporate on a tough night time in opposition to Madrid on the Camp Nou on Wednesday, however the Blaugrana are on observe to win La Liga for the primary. time since 2019.

After Madrid misplaced 3-2 at house to Villarreal on Saturday, Barcelona can take a 15-point lead on the extreme of the desk by beating Girona at house on Monday.

"We are talking about winning La Liga," Xavi stated on Sunday after being requested about Wednesday's Clasico defeat. "I do not perceive. Winning La Liga is unbelievable.

"Winning La Liga brings stability. I bear in mind [former Real Madrid coach Zinedine] Zidane stated after worthwhile the Champions League that the goal was to win La Liga.

From inside, we actually acknowledge what we're doing in opposition to a extraordinarily sturdy Madrid. Winning La Liga is minimized whereas for us it's extraordinary."

Barcelona have been ninth in La Liga when Xavi took over in November 2021 and Xavi stated: "We acknowledge the place we come from and the place we're, considerably in opposition to an infinite staff like Madrid, La Liga and La Liga holders. Champions League."

And he added: "I can't administration the best way through which it appears to be like from the pores and pores and skin."

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