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FootballBarcelona Boss Xavi Believes La Liga Leaders Can 'Win Every Title' After Thrashing Sevilla
- Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has set his sights on ending the current campaign with major silverware
- His side boasts an impressive record in the Spanish league, shipping in just seven goals amid an eight-point lead
- Xavi needs that domestic form when they face Manchester United in a Europa League knockout on February 16
Xavi Hernandez believes Barcelona can win 'every title' this campaign.
The 43-year-old tactician has steered his side to the summit of La Liga after demolishing Sevilla in their last league outing, boasting a healthy eight-point gap over closest rivals, Real Madrid.
His side have secured a berth for the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey and are also in the reckoning for the UEFA Europa League, after dropping down from the Champions League.
Speaking about the chances of La Blaugrana ending the season with major silverware, Xavi said, as quoted by Barca Universal:
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"This team has the capacity to win every title we're competing for."
However, he was quick to note that his ambitions could only be met if words were put into action.
"But we can't only say it, we have to show it. Words mean nothing."
He has already secured his first title as Barcelona boss, beating fierce rivals, Real Madrid to annex the Spanish Super Cup, per Al Jazeera.
Xavi downplays Barca's league ambitions
Real Madid are the favourites to win the 2022-23 Spanish league, despite trailing Barcelona by a whopping eight points.
Los Blancos' title defence has not gone to plan so far, after suffering their third loss in La Liga this campaign.
The Catalan giants have taken full advantage of Madrid's inconsistency to tighten their grip on the league log.
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FootballBarca extend La Liga lead
Barcelona stretched their La Liga lead over Real Madrid to a substantial eight points, after a comfortable 3-0 win over Sevilla on Sunday.
Sports Brief reported on the Catalans aiming for their first Spanish title since 2019, by opening the gap on the table after Madrid lost out.
After a tight first half, Barca's Jordi Alba broke the deadlock before the hour mark, followed by goals each from Gavi and Raphinha.