Barcelona’s head coach, Xavi Hernandez, is determined to lead his team to redemption when they face Real Sociedad in an match. Barcelona is set to visit Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena Stadium in San Sebastian as part of the 2023-2024 Spanish League on Sunday, November 5, in the early hours of the morning (IWST). Xavi is still grappling with the bitter memory of their previous match, a dramatic 1-2 defeat to Madrid, in which their lead was erased by Jude Bellingham’s late-minute heroics.
The disappointment from that match is still fresh in Xavi’s mind, and he hopes that his team can channel their frustration into a focused performance against Real Sociedad. Barcelona had taken the lead in the first half with Ilkay Gundogan’s goal, but the late turnaround left them empty-handed.
“We need to reset in a tough spot. We are angry, we are angry in our hearts, but we have to correct our mistakes,” Xavi stated, emphasizing the need to pay attention to the small details and maintain concentration throughout the match.
Xavi recognizes that Real Sociedad will not make it easy for Barcelona. He anticipates a high-intensity contest and acknowledges the quality and intensity brought by Real Sociedad’s manager, Imanol Alguacil, and his players. The match is expected to be a challenging test, and Xavi emphasizes that Barcelona needs to set high standards and work diligently to close the four-point gap on the league leaders.
“This match is the ideal scenario to show we can do it. We always pursue excellence. FC Barcelona is never satisfied with anything else,” Xavi reiterated. With a strong desire for redemption and a commitment to excellence, Xavi and his team are eager to showcase their capabilities and determination in their clash with Real Sociedad.
