Clasico is perfect time to show what Barca can do – Xavi

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez wants his team to make a statement at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Sunday, when they will face LaLiga leaders and bitter rivals Real Madrid in a much-anticipated Clasico. The former Spain midfielder thinks the game is the perfect situation to show what Barca can do, after recovering from a difficult start […]

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez wants his team to make a statement at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Sunday, when they will face LaLiga leaders and bitter rivals Real Madrid in a much-anticipated Clasico.

The former Spain midfielder thinks the game is the perfect situation to show what Barca can do, after recovering from a difficult start to the season.

“It’s a litmus test to show how far we’ve come,” Xavi told a news conference on Saturday, adding that there was no need for any extra motivation when facing their fierce rivals.

“It is a spectacular setting to play a great game and show that we are in great form. We have grown as a team. We have to show personality and try to impose our game model.”