Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez acknowledges hungry rivals Real Madrid are in better form but asserts that his side is strong and capable of retaining the Spanish Super Cup.

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez acknowledged on Saturday that Real Madrid is in better form but expressed confidence in his side’s strength to retain the Spanish Super Cup. The upcoming Clasico final in Saudi Arabia promises to be a challenging encounter between the Spanish giants, with Xavi emphasizing Barcelona’s winning project and the intention to dominate the game by imposing their playing style. Despite trailing Madrid by seven points in La Liga this season, Xavi remains confident and downplays the notion of favorites in the upcoming match.

 

Barcelona, with a record 14 Super Cup titles, currently occupies the third position in La Liga. The team experienced surprise defeats by Shakhtar Donetsk and Royal Antwerp in the Champions League, although they qualified for the knockout phase at the top of their group. Xavi expressed calmness about the situation, citing the success of the previous season. The Barcelona coach maintains faith in his squad’s ability to compete at a high level and aims to secure victory in the Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid.