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Xavi gives his verdict on Barcelona’s penalty situation after Ferran Torres misses

Xavi Hernandez confirmed that Ferran Torres was Barcelona’s designated penalty-taker after seeing his side beat Valencia 1-0.

Ferran had the chance to make it 2-0 to Barcelona in the second half from the spot but scuffed his penalty and hit the post.

The forward was spotted in deep discussion with Ansu Fati before the kick was taken and it seems the two were talking about who should take the penalty.

Xavi said Ferran was top of the list with Robert Lewandowski out injured.

“Before the game we already know who takes the penalties and Ansu asked Ferran.