This Thursday, Barcelona has a new Europa League commitment. This time against Galatasaray at the Camp Nou, first leg of the round of 16. But first, Xavi Hernández, who spoke at a press conference today, acknowledges that he will watch Real Madrid-PSG, which will be played tonight at 9:00 p.m. In addition, Xavi does not hide his preferences for the European duel at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Champions Match
“I’m going to watch the game. I wish the best to Messi and Ney, who are my friends. May the best man win, but if it’s Messi and Ney, even better. I wouldn’t rate the Bernabéu in Messi’s garden. Leo has made great matches in all sides”
Ansu Fati and his recovery
“He is in the final part of his injury. Let’s see if he can start training. Depending on his feelings, he will integrate. He has to be a transcendent footballer. The fact that we have important players will not take away his role. The more footballers good people around him, the better for him”
Koeman and his role in Barcelona
“I cannot get involved in the relationship with Laporta. What I can say is that I respect him a lot. That for me he is a legend, that I admired him as a child. That I had him as assistant coach. I can tell him that I am very grateful to him as culé. He left Holland to come to Barça and that is to be admired. Also that he bet on young players when he was here”
Possible meeting with Xavi with Haaland
“You confirm that I have met Haaland. I did not know that he had seen me. It always seems like a good time to sign for Barça. It is the best club in the world. There is no footballer who has said no to Barça since I’m here”
Barcelona favoritism in the Europa League
“I don’t see myself as one of the favourites. We don’t know the competition and we’ve never won it. The favorites are the ones who have won it before. Sevilla are more favourites. For sure. We haven’t done anything. We’re just in a positive dynamic “
Renewals of Gavi and Araujo
“They are two very important footballers. Present and future. I know that the club is working very well with its agents. They are two priority renewals. It is good for the club, but also for the players, who are comfortable at Barcelona. I think that it’s a matter of time”
