Barcelona club president Joan Laporta has singled out Xavi as the key factor in their La Liga title win.
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La Blaugrana rose above the derby tension to secure a 4-2 win away at Espanyol and seal a first league title win since 2019.
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It continues Xavi’s impressive progress, since returning to the club at the end of 2021, with the 202/23 Spanish Supercopa clinched in January.
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Despite incredible performances in defence, with Marc-Andre Ter Stegen on course to break the La Liga clean sheet record, and Robert Lewandowski netting his 21st league goal, Laporta was adamant over Xavi.
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“Xavi has been decisive. His knowledge of football, knowledge of the club, and our style, it’s been crucial”, as per reports from Marca.
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“He’s worked hard to ensure we play quality football. He deserves congratulations. We have a great coach and we’re very happy with him.”
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Barcelona are expected to kick off a trophy parade tomorrow after restrictions at the RCDE Stadium prevented a trophy presentation on the night.
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