Xavi after Barcelona's victory: "Gabi is our heart" | Israel today

Yesterday (Saturday), Barcelona registered its most impressive victory of the season, when it defeated Sevilla 0:3 away, with another convincing football display and many encouraging moments for Xavi and the team's fans.

The one who stands out above all is of course the striker of the purchase, Robert Lewandowski, who scored again, scored the first goal for Rafinha, and after four seasons is the top scorer of La Liga with five goals.

"This victory is a good sign for us," Xavi said at the end of the match.

"We are in good shape, not many will win here."

However, the coach did not want to go out of his way, adding that "it is still too early to talk, we must remain humble."

The Polish striker arrived with a lot of expectations, but proves that he is worth the hype around him.

The goal he scored illustrated his abilities, however, Xavi claims that he is "much more than a goalscorer. He always does the right thing, is a great target player, helps press, is a leader, helps everyone. He is a winner, humble, and I am happy that he with us. He's a fantastic player."

Lewandowski.

Much more than Scourer, photo: Getty Images

Xavi is encouraged by another game in which Barca kept a clean sheet, but for him the outstanding player of the game was Gabi.

"He doesn't surprise me," said the coach, "I see him training every day. He works hard, he has discipline and a big heart, and I think he was the best on the field. Because of his intensity, his dedication, the high pressure, he is a heart with legs, and he puts a lot of passion into the game. His intensity gives us a lot."

Ancelotti continues in his own

But with all due respect to Barcelona, ​​the first place in La Liga belongs to the great rival Real Madrid, who yesterday kept the perfect balance after a 1:2 victory over Betis with goals from Vinicius and Rodrigo.

The victory was admittedly less impressive, but Blancos coach Carlo Ancelotti knows: "Our goal is to play effective football, which allows us to take points and win games. Then, with the qualities we have, we can also provide good football and good games. And now on Tuesday The hardest game of all is coming."

As you know, Real will play on Tuesday in Scotland against Celtic and Liel Abde.

Carlo Ancelotti.

First in the league, photo: AP

The coach of the European champions knows he has a luxury: "Choosing the 11 for the team from this squad is almost impossible. You leave out players who can play in any team in the world, and it's difficult. Today I left out Kroos and Valverde."

To his delight, Valverde stepped in and gave Rodrigo the winning goal.

"He is a special striker who can play in many positions in the attack. He is very smart and effective one on one, in general he is an important asset for Real Madrid."

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