Barcelona coach Xavi has been chatting to reporters ahead of Sunday’s eagerly-awaited Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu in La Liga.
Xavi spoke about Gerard Pique’s fitness, what Barca can expect from Real Madrid, the possibility of Lionel Messi returning and Ronald Araujo’s potential role.
Here are the best bits:
Xavi on Clasico
It’s a spectacular setting to play a great game and show that we’re in great form. We’ve grown as a team. We have to show personality and try to impose our game. If we have to label a team as a favorite it’s Madrid, league leaders and in a great moment.