MADRID : Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez said winning Sunday's "El Clasico" in the Spanish capital is the only way his side can hold off Real Madrid's run to the LaLiga title - the only remaining major silverware Barca could win this season.
Soccer Football - LaLiga - FC Barcelona Training - Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, Barcelona, Spain - November 3, 2023 Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez during training REUTERS/Albert Gea/ File PhotoMADRID : Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez said winning Sunday's"El Clasico" in the Spanish capital is the only way his side can hold off Real Madrid's run to the LaLiga title - the only remaining major silverware Barca could win this season.
"We have to manage our feelings and move on, let the frustration and impotence of the other day which are difficult to digest turn in our favour. We will have a morale-strengthened Real Madrid in front of us. While Barca were knocked out of the Champions League, Real progressed with a shootout win at holders Manchester City on Wednesday.
Real manager Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged that his side is edging closer to the title but said it all could change if they lose focus and take their old rivals lightly on Sunday.
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