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Xavi: "We are in a great moment and we have to take advantage of it"

MADRID, 19 Ene.

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Xavi: "We are in a great moment and we have to take advantage of it"

MADRID, 19 Ene. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The coach of FC Barcelona, ​​Xavi Hernández, celebrated the "great moment" that his team is going through after advancing to the quarterfinals of the Copa de Rey this Thursday with a 0-5 win over Ceuta, a state of form supported by the recent conquest of the Super Cup.

"Above all I would highlight the attitude of the team, we had the experience of the match against Intercity. Today we have conceded very little, it was difficult for us to attack in the first half, but in the second we have been very good. The team is keen and it is not easy come to fields like this. We have been serious and solvent. We are in the quarterfinals and we show that we have a great squad as well", he said.

The Barça coach appreciated the good level of his team, without confidence against a rival from the First RFEF, and highlighted the good results of the rotations. "They are all important players, we have to be prepared. We have conceded very little. There are many things that please me. We are in great shape and we have to take advantage of it," he said.

"Ferran lacks the goal but I'm happy with his work. Ansu is going to play as a starter on Sunday and we had agreed for half an hour. He came out making the difference and he's once again the Ansu we want, he's going to be important for the team", added.

In addition, Xavi referred to the departure of Memphis Depay towards Atlético de Madrid and the option of reinforcing himself. "It would not be a tragedy if no one came, but if we could strengthen ourselves, much better. Memphis has asked to leave, it was an opportunity for him and he has reached an agreement with Atlético and it seems that he will sign," he said.

"We are improving things, two weeks ago we were not so fine. The Super Cup has to give us this leap in quality. We believe it and we are going to compete against anyone. The team is growing", he added, before referring to the draw for the quarterfinals this Friday in the Cup. "We would like to play at home. There are going to be very strong rivals, let's see the draw. Now there are only First Division teams left. This is the way," he finished, praising Ceuta and his team.