On the numerical superiority in the second half, FC Barcelona, leaders of La Liga, qualified for the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey by beating Real Sociedad 1-0 on Wednesday, thanks to a goal from French striker Ousmane Dembele.
An overpowered strike after a tumble of which he has the secret which capsized Camp Nou and his coach Xavi.
“He is sharp, launches Xavi, the Barcelona coach.
I see him happy.
It is lethal.
He is in terrific condition.
He is one of the best in his position in the world.
I am very happy for him.
He turned things around and it's not easy at Barcelona.
I believe very, very much in him.
Today, his game is extraordinary.
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A 100% French goal
Back from the locker room, the Catalans took the advantage over the Basques thanks to a 100% French goal, scored by Ousmane Dembélé with a powerful strike after being launched deep by Jules Koundé (52nd).
This is not the first time that Xavi has praised his French striker.
Already in September 2022, the Catalan coach had compared Dembélé to the best Neymar.
At one point threatened with a departure, Dembélé had been imposed by Xavi who had activated to keep his French jewel.
"He's happy, having fun, it's important for me, for the group," Xavi said at the time.
He makes the difference, he passes, he scores, he stabs and he is in a good moment.
I don't want to throw flowers at him, but his one-on-one ability is at the level of the best Neymar.
He must dare more to shoot on goal and score.
He is a good boy and he must take advantage of these characteristics.
He is there to make a difference and he does.
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