Xavi Hernandez shows no fear about this Real Madrid player on Sunday
Xavi spoke to the press and mentions a Real Madrid player he doesn't fear.
The big Clásico Spanish Super Cup final is a day away, and Xavi Hernandez feels very confident in his team to win another trophy. The same match-up occurred last year, where both FC Barcelona and Real Madrid met in the final. The Blaugrana took the victory and trophy the previous year with an outstanding 3-1 win. Xavi believes his team can replicate the same performance.
In the pre-match press conference, Xavi mentions having an idea of what the starting XI will look like for the final. The Spaniard says he motivates the players by explaining team tactics as a group, not individually.
Xavi says, "Preparation for the game? I work in general; I don't think about who will play but who will occupy the position and what the one in that position has to do. I don't work individually but in a group so that everyone is prepared to participate and knows what we want in each position."
Xavi and Barca do not fear Jude Bellingham and won't focus on him only during the final
Xavi expressed his thoughts on the Real Madrid team and compared them to the team that they played last year. The Barca legend believes that the team this year is stronger than last year. Most of that credit comes from the Madrid summer signing, Jude Bellingham. Bellingham has 13 goals in La Liga and has been in top form from the attacking midfielder position. The English midfielder was close to scoring in the Atletico Madrid game but didn't register a goal or an assist. Xavi says that his team won't focus on him specifically.
Xavi says, "Bellingham? We didn't focus on a player because we would go crazy. They all have an extraordinary level. Vinicius, Rodrygo, Bellingham, Modric, Tchouameni... it's Real Madrid. Bellingham is an extraordinary player and is making a difference coming from the second line, as in the Clásico."
