Xavi Hernandez has faced the media before Wednesday’s Copa del Rey quarter-final against Athletic Bilbao.
The Catalans are in high spirits after beating Real Betis, while Athletic suffered a shock defeat to Valencia.
It will be a hard-fought game for both teams, with a place in the semi-finals at stake, and here’s what Xavi had to say about it:
About Athletic:
Athletic play with intensity and they will press us hard. They have a brilliant coach and international players who are in top form like Nico Williams, Sancet and De Galarreta. They also have a noisy stadium and supportive fans. It will be a challenging game and we will have to give our best.
Comments Regarding Lamine Yamal:
He is a gem. When you watch him train you see that he is a phenomenal talent, that he has guts, he takes risks, that he can beat his man. He had one of his finest games with the first team the other day. I’m delighted, very delighted that players of this quality are emerging from La Masia.
