Barcelona manager Xavi acknowledges the intensity of Athletic as a strong opponent in the upcoming match. Xavi praises Vitor Roque's adaptation and contribution to the team. Xavi highlights Lewandowski's improved performance, recognizing him as the league's player of the month. Xavi emphasizes the need for Barcelona to match Athletic's intensity and rhythm, following a rediscovery of their game against Getafe. Xavi confirms his decision to leave Barcelona at the end of the season.
🎙️ The best of what Xavi had to say ahead of today's #AthleticBarça https://t.co/o803OcZ8Qq
🎤 Xavi on Lewandowski: "He is playing better, with more intensity, and that is why he was the league’s player of the month in February." #AthleticBarça https://t.co/3AQRqkMzcH
🗣️ Xavi on Vitor Roque: “He’s had to adapt to the pace, to our system. He can give us a lot, and he has already given it to us.” #AthleticBarça https://t.co/qxjKCijLEl
"It's the perfect game to match them in intensity and rhythm. Against Getafe, we rediscovered our game. Against Athletic, we have to do the same." #AthleticBarça - 𝗫𝗮𝘃𝗶 - https://t.co/xbCBjCmBmE
🎙️ Xavi: "Athletic is the most intense team in the league. And they are confident. If we win, it will be a big step forward." #AthleticBarça https://t.co/W9TNyUKmTq
🚨🔵🔴 Barça manager Xavi: “I stand firm on my decision to leave the club at the end of the season”. “There are no changes. I’m gonna leave”. https://t.co/2z58WhMyy4
"It's less about tactics than making decisions in final third," @grimaldo35 tells @TheAthleticFC. "Xabi gives me freedom — whether to move inside or stay wide. He knows I can read the play & understand where I can do damage.” https://t.co/CoTf3HJUXt https://t.co/NBFzckCar7
Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi makes his views clear on a potential Liverpool switch 🔄 🗣 "Yes, I have a contract. I have decided nothing." https://t.co/ZBNmXu1xsB https://t.co/IIBaAGgbVb