Barca is superior to Real: Xavi

Updated on: 12 December,2011 08:28 AM IST |
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After thumping Real in El Clasico, Barca ace Xavi points to the gulf in class between the sides

After thumping Real in El Clasico, Barca ace Xavi points to the gulf in class between the sides

Dominant: Barca players celebrate a goal against Real Madrid.

"We were very superior to Real Madrid today," said Xavi. "We wanted to be brave here. We know that you can not win otherwise and the team played a great match in every department. We are far superior to Real Madrid."

Xavi Hernandez

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29th minute: Alexis Sanchez

But Alexis Sanchez's strike (29), a Marcelo own goal (52) and a headed effort from Cesc Fabregas (65) awarded the seventh and final Clasico fixture of 2011 to Barcelona, as well as a crucial three points to put the Blaugrana level with Real Madrid in La Liga.

52nd minute: Marcelo (OG)

The World Cup winner offered his analysis of how the match unfolded. "The issue was not to lose our philosophy," he said.

65th minute: Cesc Fabregas

"I am very happy about everything, for the victory, and the most important thing is that collectively we played a great game and we were very superior."

Barca threeller
29th minute: Lionel Messi looks on as Real keeper Iker Casillas fails to stop an Alexis Sanchez strike.
52nd minute: Fabregas, Xaviu00a0 and Alves celebrate Marcelo's own goal. 65th minute: Fabregasu00a0heads the ball into the back of the net. Pics/AFP

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