Xavi lauds Barcelona’s performance in historic El Clasico

Barcelona had more than 20 clear chances and it could have been a bigger goal haul.

FORMER Barcelona midfielder Xaxi Hernandez has labelled Saturday’s El Clasico match-up as “historic”, saying Barca gave Real Madrid a footballing lesson.

The Catalans ran out comfortable 4-0 winners at the Bernabeu, embarrassing Los Blancos on their home turf, with their former midfield maestro Xavi feeling it could have been even more for the reigning La Liga champions.

“Although they didn’t get the manita [the little hand, meaning five goals] it could have been much more than five for the chances they had,” he told EFE.

“Madrid, too, had two or three, but Barcelona had more than 20 clear chances and it could have been a bigger goal haul.”

The 35-year-old, now plying his trade in Qatar, feels Barca handed their rivals an “incredible” footballing lesson, and were mightily impressive as they extended their lead at the top of the Spanish standings to six points.

“It was an historic game – 0-4 at the Bernabeu – and moreover with the way they played football,” he said. “I think Barcelona gave a footballing lesson yesterday, an incredible one in my opinion. I enjoyed it a lot in the hotel and I congratulated them.”

Xavi then rated his side’s performance, insisting it was faultless, while labelling his former midfielder partner Andres Iniesta’s goal as the game’s best.

“All the goals were great, but Andres’ was spectacular,” he said. “I think the whole team was a 10 out of 10.” Kickoff

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