Xavi’s pre-match press conference before Barcelona’s Champions League game against Porto
Ahead of Barcelona’s key game against Porto in the Champions League , Xavi spoke to the press about what he hoped would be “ a magical night ” at the Montjuïc stadium, while admitting that it was a “ hugely significant game ” and that the side have “ a lot on the line ”. Barcelona are entering into a crucial week for their season and long-term project with Xavi Hernández at the helm. Results have been satisfactory yet the performances have not been up to scratch , with the players struggling to create while showing themselves to have plenty of gaps at the back . The game on Tuesday against Porto in the Champions League (KO 3 p.m. ET / noon PT.) is a chance for Xavi to reassert himself as the man to lead the side and the perfect manager to get Barça back and firing once again. He hasn’t, however, been handed a magic wand from a divine power, as first choice goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen was absent from training just 48 hours ahead of the tie , another addition to the list of...