Decisive match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu this Sunday. Ancelotti's men have a seven-point advantage over the Blaugranas and if they win they could practically seal LaLiga.
In the run-up to the Classic, Xavi spoke at a press conference and surprised with praise for his historic rivals: “They say: 'Luck'. Well, I don't believe in luck that much. I believe in the defensive work, the solidarity they showed. (…) It is no coincidence that Madrid has twice eliminated the best team in the world for me in the last three years, which is City.”
Xavi: “They say: 'Luck'. Well, I don't believe in luck that much. I believe in the defensive work, the solidarity they showed. (…) It is no coincidence that Madrid has twice eliminated the best team in the world for me in the last three years, which is City.”
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These have not been easy hours for Barcelona: after the tough elimination in the Champions League quarterfinals at the hands of PSG, there were crossed statements between Gündogan and Araùjo regarding the Uruguayan's responsibility for his early expulsion.
Prior to this situation, Xavi had decided to suspend training on Thursday, so that the players could “change their chip”, although apparently it did not give the results he expected.
Opposite, Real Madrid arrives emboldened after qualifying for the UCL semi-finals after beating City on penalties, in their own home.
This Sunday, LaLiga will begin to be defined at the legendary Santiago Bernabéu. Who will keep El Clásico?
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