Although Barca have been unable to claim victory on Wednesday in Riyadh in opposition to Real Madrid inside the semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup, Barca confirmed that, at the least with Xavi Hernandez in price, they have got greater than enough motives to be excited about the destiny.
The Catalans installed a wonderful overall performance towards the bitter rivals and were frequently on the back foot and they often struggled to hurt Barca's defence. Nevertheless, Reak Madrid's clinical finishing become the distinction: Fede Valverde finished off a textbook counter to make it 2-three.
Barca president Joan Laporta, a long way from being dissatisfied after 'El Clasico', decided to go right down to his team's dressing room after the conflict to inform him players how vital their mindset was.
"We need to be proud to play for Barca, extra than ever earlier than. The sport you've got played was wonderful, displaying who you're from begin to finish," Laporta stated inside the video which was published on the club's social media channels.
He also praised Xavi as a educate: "All us Barca enthusiasts are very proud. Thanks to every person, that is the route, gaffer. Now we simply want to begin winning and I'm sure we are going to do this."
