Monday, November 18

Xavi Hernández shows respect for Real Madrid before the Super Cup final: “I feel admiration for some of their players and I'm not ashamed to say it”

Xavi Hernández DT of FC Barcelona.
Xavi Hernández DT of FC Barcelona.

Photo: Karim Jaafar/Getty Images

Arnaldo Fernandez

Prior to the Clásico of the Super Cup final, the coach of FC Barcelona has shown his respect for Real Madridhis coach and several of his players, he also admits not feeling sorry for it.

Gone was that past with hot previews between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona where hints and even disqualifications were thrown between both teams, today the difference is great between Ancelotti and Xavi Hernández.

It was the DT of FC Barcelona who showed his respect and admiration for the rival on Sunday and assured that this is a “Sports War” and nothing moreand emphasized sports.

“I think I have to show this chivalry, with Ancelotti I have a very good relationship. We do not have to get out of the line that it is a sports war, nothing more sports“, said Xavi Hernández at a press conference.

“We have to show respect and admiration for the rival, I have admiration for some of the Real Madrid players and I’m not ashamed to say it“, he reiterated.

On Sunday Barcelona and Real Madrid will play the final of the Spanish Super Cup at the King Fahd stadium in Saudi Arabia, after both teams won the ticket by beating Betis and Valencia both on penalties respectively.

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