Xavi: "We are paying for the Negreira case"

In a match where his team managed to achieve the liberation he had sought when announcing his departure, Xavi once again encountered a controversial decision by the referee: the expulsion of Vitor Roque. According to Xavi, the ruling by Martínez Munuera was unfair, and they will be submitting an appeal. The goal scored by their top reference, Robert Lewandowski, was crucial for the team, but Xavi believes that the expulsion had a negative impact on their performance. He expressed his frustration with the referee’s decision and emphasized the need for fair competition. Xavi also dismissed criticisms from Real Madrid coach, Ancelotti, stating that he had nothing to say to him and expressed respect for him. He praised the talent and work ethic of Lamine Yamal, a 16-year-old player with exceptional natural talent. Overall, Xavi was pleased with the team’s performance, highlighting their effectiveness and maturity. However, he expressed disappointment with the conceded goal, emphasizing the need for better defense. Xavi concluded by providing updates on Gündogan and Pedri, stating that Gündogan suffered a back injury while Pedri was fatigued, but both are not seriously injured.