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Xavi talks Pedri, Dembele and Ter Stegen ahead of Benfica UCL clash

Xavi faced the press on Monday to talk about his team’s crucial Champions League clash against Benfica at the Camp Nou.

The new coach talked about Tuesday’s opponents, Golden Boy winner Pedri, the team’s injury situation and a host of first-teamers.

Here are the best bits:

Xavi on Benfica

Tomorrow it will be a tough match. They have a great squad, a great manager with a lot of experience. They are a very physical team with talented players up front and it will be difficult. We are talking about the Champions League.