By Jimmy
Football legend and Barcelona manager Xavi has watered down Real Madrid’s victory over Barcelona in Saturday’s El Clasico match.
Real Madrid came from behind to beat their long-time rivals all thanks to Jude Bellingham, who netted two goals for the Los Blancos.
Summer signing Ilkay Gundogan scored his first goal since departing Manchester City on a free transfer, allowing the home team Barca to take the lead in the sixth minute. Barcelona was at their best, as Madrid experienced a sluggish start and encountered difficulties in creating goal-scoring opportunities.
However, Bellingham, who had already made an impact earlier, rose to the occasion and equalized the score with a powerful long-range shot in the sixty-eighth minute. Not content with just that, the English player went on to score a dramatic late winner during added time.
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Barcelona’s manager, Xavi felt, however, that Madrid’s victory in the El Clasico was unfair, regretting that his side had chances but never made an effective use of them.
“The summary is simple, 60 very good minutes from us, and we score a goal, 20 good minutes from Madrid, and they score two. Effectiveness makes the difference, we had chances, and we dominated, making it 2-0 would have changed the game. I think Madrid’s victory today is unfair.
“We didn’t go for high pressure as much. It was difficult for us, and we have a great team with strengths in front of us. It’s a shame because what we had planned went perfectly,” Xavi told DAZN after the match.
Speaking about individuals, he added: “Gavi was sensational, he is the soul of the team. He has played as a pivot, and he has done well, he hasn’t lost balls, he has won duels, and he has given us a fundamental intensity for the team.
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