Xavi favours Barcelona’s brand of the beautiful game
than the version practised by Champions League opponents
Chelsea.
The midfield schemer claims he knows what to expect from the
Stamford Bridge side when they visit Camp Nou for the first leg of
a Champions League semi-final on Tuesday.
Barca’s intricate style of play will be pitted against a
typically physical approach from English opposition.
“They play a very effective game, but perhaps you could it is
not the most beautiful to watch,” said Xavi.
“We know what Chelsea are about. They are about playing physical
and tough football – we like to play football a little bit more
beautiful than that.
“If we play football our way and at our pace, we know we will be
very difficult to beat.
“It is not the Barcelona way to change our game just because
some teams play tough football.
“We can out-pass you and we can out-think you – that is our
brand of football.”
