Barcelona vs. Athletic Bilbao ended 4-0 in the 2022-2023 Spanish League. Seeing these results, Barcelona coach, Xavi Hernandez praised the quality of his players.
The Spanish tactician also said he was satisfied with the results achieved. Thus, Barcelona continues to stick closely to Real Madrid, who is at the top of the Spanish League 2022-2023 standings.
As is known, the match between Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao was held at Camp Nou on Monday (10/24/2022). The Blaugrana (Barcelona’s nickname) appeared dominant and succeeded in breaking into the visitors’ goal through 0osmane Dembele (12′), Sergio Roberto (18′), Robert Lewandowski (22′), and Ferran Torres (73′).
After the match, Xavi Hernandez said that the match was played at a fairly high tempo. However, Barcelona played more solidly and dominated. Thus, the Spanish coach was satisfied with the game of Ousmane Dembele et al
“We thought it was going to be a game with intensity, with great speed, with high ball circulation,” said Xavi Hernandez, quoted by Marca, Monday (24/10/2022).
“We have performed very well. We have been intense. We have put in one more midfielder and we have found our advantage.”
“This is a very complete match. We have shown solidarity. Good win, now to continue,” added Xavi Hernandez.
Xavi Hernandez also praised his two main players, namely Pedri and Ousmane Dembele. Dembele managed to score one goal and three assists in the match. “We have brought in one more midfielder and we have found the advantage in the game.
Pedri is very good between the lines. Dembele has been very good. He makes the difference. There is a high circulation of the ball.” As additional information, with this victory Barcelona still remains in second place in the 2022-2023 Spanish League standings. The Blaugrana have collected 28 points, 3 points adrift of the leader of the standings, Real Madrid.
