In its 35 game of the season Barcelona defeated Villarreal 4-1 in away game, confirming the first place on the top of the table and ahead of Real Madrid …
Barcelona has four points plus, ahead of Real Madrid game on Sunday (playing Osasuna at Santiago Bernabeu).
” It’s great how we reacted in this game. Just a few days ago we have fallen in the Champions League, and first match that follows is always a psychological examination. We have done it extraordinarily, proving once again how quickly we can raise” -- said coach Josep Guardiola, and then mentioned his hero of the game:
“Xavi is an absolute hero! He played all 90 minutes, scored a goal, and risked a performance at the World Cup. He had minor injury on the left leg, but still he was asking to play. I put him in, even though I was afraid. Nothing happened, except that he showed how much he loves this club, how big his heart is, an for me he is an absolute hero.”
Barcelona midfielder scored a beautiful goal from a free kick for a 2-0 lead.

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