‘We can dominate them’ – Barcelona boss Xavi issues fighting talk to Real Madrid ahead of El Clasico matchup in Supercopa de Espana final

Xavi has backed Barcelona to beat Real Madrid in the Supercopa final, after claiming that his side deserved to win in their last meeting.

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• Xavi insists Barca can "dominate" Madrid
• Blaugrana beat Osasuna in Supercopa semi-final
• Madrid won last Clasico, 2-1, in October 2023

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Barcelona dispatched Osasuna in the Supercopa semi-final on Thursday, sealing a comfortable 2-0 win. The victory sets up a rematch of last year's final, where the Blaugrana beat Los Blancos, 3-1.

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• WHAT XAVI SAID

  After the game, Xavi backed his side to grab their first silverware of the season: "I think that in the league Clasico, we dominated most of the match. I can compare it to last season's final. I think that we can dominate them and win."

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The last time the two sides met, Madrid executed an impressive second-half comeback, with a Jude Bellingham brace sealing a 2-1 away win. Barca have struggled since then, and find themselves seven points behind Los Blancos in the title race.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA?

  Barca will face Madrid on Sunday evening, with a chance to defend their Supercopa crown. After that, they are set to travel to Unionistas in the Copa del Rey round of 16.