Xavi targets second after titanic effort

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Xavi is not ready to welcome the end of Barcelonas season despite the relief Andreas Borgman Men Jersey of clinching Champions League qualification on Saturday.The Blaugrana beat Real Betis 2-1 in Seville to ensure the fifth-placed side can no longer catch them in second.Ansu Fatis scuffed shot broke the deadlock, before ex-Barca defender Marc Bartra responded with a similarly untidy header.It fell to Jordi Alba to win the match and secure Barcas top-four place with a sublime 94th-minute volley.Coach Xavi saluted his side for the effort they put in to recover from a poor start to the season, having won Matt Martin Women Jersey every match they have played against top-10 opposition in 2022.But he still has his sights set on tying up second place.Weve taken a weight off our Mitchell Marner Jersey shoulders, Xavi said. It could have been a more complicated and difficult season. The team has competed a lot. We have not played excellently in many games; in others, yes, but we have a winning soul and competitive character.We beat the top 10 in this second round of the season. Its evidence that we have to play better. It has to be analysed, but we have made a titanic effort from November to here.We will be in the Champions League, the competition we deserve. Now we want to be second.However, Xavi added this achievement was the minimum required at Camp Nou, saying: I want to compete for titles. We cant mi s another year not being competitive. Mitchell Marner Men Jersey The former Barca midfielder will hope Fati can have a big role to play in an improved 2022-23 campaign, having been limited to 12 appearances in which Josh Jooris Jersey he has still scored six goals due to injuries this term.Xavi hailed Fati as his difference-maker, scoring 75 seconds after his introduction from the bench, and said: Its a very good feeling to have him back.