Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has called for fair competition in La Liga, requesting that the referees allow his team to compete for the Spanish league title. This comes after Barcelona secured a 3-1 victory over Deportivo Alaves in their 23rd round match. Following the game, Xavi expressed his frustration with a red card given to Victor Ruiz, stating that it was a serious mistake. He also mentioned the impact of recent issues involving players and emphasized the importance of fair play.
Xavi also praised the performance of Andreas Christensen, highlighting his ability to bring balance and defensive skills to the team. Christensen, who recently joined Barcelona, played as a defensive midfielder in the match and received acknowledgment from Xavi for his comfort in the role.
With this win, Barcelona secured their second consecutive victory and temporarily moved to third place in the league standings with 50 points, three points behind Atletico Madrid. Real Madrid currently leads the table with 57 points, with a game in hand against Atletico Madrid the following day. Deportivo Alaves, on the other hand, remains in twelfth place with 26 points.
Xavi’s comments shed light on Barcelona’s continued efforts to challenge for the league title, emphasizing the need for fairness and solidifying the team’s position in the league standings.
