Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández was delighted with the way his side defeated Real Madrid by a 3-1 scoreline and claimed the Spanish Super Cup title in a match he called extraordinary and highly engaging. He noted the outcome reflected the level of focus and execution his team showed from start to finish, highlighting a performance he viewed as exactly what his project needed at that moment.
“I’m very satisfied and happy. I love this approach. I can’t be completely happy unless we play well.” When Barcelona secure a win, the team always analyzes the method behind it. Today, the objective was to impose superiority on the field. What I envisioned and planned came to fruition with precision. I am very proud of the players who faced unfair criticism and who delivered today, lifting confidence and easing the team’s burden as they move forward.”
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“How I view the title matters a lot to me. Some doubters existed, yet the victory today proves the point. The margins of this triumph were extraordinary,” he continued. A confident Xavi framed the win as the first cornerstone of his larger project, saying it offered real optimism to Barcelona fans in a period of transition after Messi’s departure. He added that the result showed the team is capable of becoming the primary force for years to come, provided motivation and consistency remain high.
“What we are building is visible. The players see that what we propose works, and that belief is crucial. Of course, the journey doesn’t end here. The hard work must continue, starting now, just as it did at the dawn of this project. Today’s success is a sign that the path chosen is paying off.”
“We possess a very talented generation with a fierce appetite for titles. This could be a turning point, bringing a long-desired sense of peace. Yet the road does not stop here; Thursday calls for a Cup showdown followed by a League match, so focus must stay sharp.”
In the conversation, Xavi also highlighted Gavi, who was named the best player of the match and noted the strong rapport with club president Joan Laporta. “Gavi is a youngster who excites everyone when he competes with such intensity. He carries a natural leadership spark that spreads to the whole squad. His impact at 18 is remarkable. He should not stop; there is no ceiling for him,” the manager commented.
“The relationship with the President is friendly. I’m very happy for him as he trusted this project wholeheartedly and offered us a solid level of confidence. I am grateful for the support from the board, and I feel the team is on a brave, productive path. Things are moving well now.”
— [citation: Adria Fernandez]