Barcelona defeated Real Mallorca, Xavi praised his players

DBasia.news – Barcelona coach, Xavi Hernandez, knows well the importance of winning against Real Mallorca as the addition of three points has made Barcelona closer to the Champions League zone.

Barcelona won 1-0 when they visited Mallorca in the 2021-2022 LaLiga continued match, at Iberostar Stadium, Monday (3/1) morning WIB. Luuk de Jong became the hero thanks to his goal in the 44th minute.

These results are a good start for Barcelona in 2022. Now, Barca is only one point away from Atletico Madrid who occupies the fourth position or the deadline for the Champions League zone.

“It means a lot. We are a team and a family. We are a united team,” Xavi said as reported by Marca.

“We have closed the gap on Champions League positions. Those are three vital points. Golden points.”

Xavi also took his hat off to the performance of goalkeeper, Marc-Andre ter Stegen. The goalkeeper made some great saves, especially before the final whistle.

“Ter Stegen has saved us with an extraordinary action. It is tantamount to a goal,” added the coach.

“I am thrilled for Luuk de Jong and Ter Stegen. They are two great professionals,” stated the coach who was in the Qatari league.

Next, Barcelona will visit Linares Deportivo’s headquarters in the last 32 of the Copa del Rey, Thursday (6/1). After that, Memphis Depay and his team will challenge Granada, Saturday (9/1).