Barca is back, says Xavi after El Classico win | Breaking News

“Nights like this are those you never forget, Barca is back,” head coach Xavi said following his troops’ 4-0 thrashing of rivals Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice in the Clasico with Ferran Torres and Ronald Araujo netting a goal each to give Barca the win.

“Barca is back. We showed that we can fight against a great Real Madrid team that are on a roll and in their stadium. It is a great achievement to encourage us for the future of our project,” said Xavi.

Xavi is the first person to win by four or more goals at Real Madrid both as a coach and as a player, having been in the Barca team that won 6-2 at the Bernabeu in 2009.

“I’m happy because we were much better than Real Madrid. We have played a spectacular match. I’m enjoying it because more than just being Barca’s coach, I am a lifelong club supporter,

“It was important to put an end to that losing streak, to that negative mentality and feeling that the club was going through. It’s a big boost in morale and we will keep progressing,” Xavi said.

Xavi has revitalised Barca, who have climbed to third in the standings and are unbeaten since their extra-time defeat by Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey on January 20.

They have scored 24 goals in their last seven league games, earned 23 points out of the last 27 in the league and qualified for the Europa League quarterfinals.

“More than the four goals, I am moved by how my players fought, how they ran and went all-in in every challenge. It’s inspiring,” added Xavi said.

“I don’t think we can make a late run for the title. Real Madrid are 12 points ahead, and we arrived too late, but the future is bright for us.”

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