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Xavi congratulates Madrid on their title and opens up about Pique’s injury
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Barça regains its second place. After their defeat against Rayo Vallecano last week, the Blaugranas have revived perfectly by dominating Mallorca. A match marked in particular by the return to competition of Ansu Fati or the tenure of Memphis Depay, scorer. After the match, Xavi took the opportunity to congratulate Real Madrid, crowned Spanish champions this weekend: “I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Real Madrid, because they are champions because of their merits…”
Xavi: “Frenkie has played great games since he has been there, he has made the difference. It is important, he must have this leadership and this ambition”
— News – Barça (@ActualiteBarca) May 1, 2022
The Catalan coach also savored the victory of his team: “I am satisfied with the result and the image. It was a match that we had to win 3-0 and put an end to the suspense, even if they no longer created any danger for us. These are three points that reassure us and bring us closer to the goal of the Champions League.
Xavi talks about Pique’s injury
Xavi took advantage of the end of the match to replay Ansu Fati: “Ansu is a special player. He has the goal in him and that’s why I see him more as a 9. It’s true that he’s not yet at the right pace, but I’m very happy for him. This is great news for Barca.”. The meeting was also marked by the injury of Gerard Pique “Pique felt good, he started very well but during the game he felt uncomfortable and asked for a substitution in the 25th minute. Thanks to Gérard for his involvement and his leadership, the team needs him, when he plays we feel safer.”
to summarize
Xavi returned to a press conference on Barça’s victory against Mallorca on behalf of the 34th day of La Liga. The Catalan technician also spoke about Gerard Pique’s injury and Ansu Fati’s return to competition.