Carlo Ancelotti Defends Xavi as Barcelona Boss’s Job Is Rumored to Be on the Line

Xavi made a brilliant start in Barcelona’s career in his first season as he won La Liga and Spanish Super Cup. However, this season has been demanding for the manager and the players. It also raised questions about his future. Amid this, Xavi has found an unlikely ally. Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has praised the Barca boss for the job he is doing.

Despite the respect off the field, the maximum focus will be the Spanish Super Cup final. The Los Blancos will hope to get revenge for last year’s loss that they suffered against their arch-rivals.

Carlo Ancelotti shows respect for his rival counterpart, Xavi

There is no doubt that the rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona is one of the biggest. The soccer fans look forward to their games even when they meet each other in a friendly. However, amid the rivalry, Los Blancos boss was all praise of Culers boss Xavi. Ahead of the Spanish Cup final between both sides, the Real Madrid boss spoke about his counterpart. He said, “Xavi is doing an optimal job. He doesn’t have the experience I have, because he’s very young. His career is very good, it helps him to be one of the best midfielders in the world. The idea of how he saw football is helping him.”

After he was appointed the Barcelona manager, the Spanish legend has been very open to fans about their financial situation. He has never given them the expectation that the club is going to make the superstar signings and win plenty of trophies. The 43-year-old wants to develop the club step by step. At the moment, the ownership has also backed him in the long-term process.

The fans will certainly hope the club does well in the second half of the season. However, as far as the Spanish Cup is concerned, Xavi will hope that his team is again on the right side of the scoreline.

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Real Madrid will be seeking revenge against their rivals

Last season, in Saudi Arabia, it was the same two teams that played in the Spanish Super Cup final. Barcelona won the game 3-1. However, the recent performances of the Los Blancos make them the favorites to win the tournament. But Barcelona cannot be certainly underestimated. For the neutral fans, this could be a high-scoring game.

It is the first time in the history of El Clasico that both teams will play without their starting goalkeepers. Los Blancos have done well in the absence of their defenders. Despite that, their forward line has played with all guns blazing this season.

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Hence, this match could be attack versus attack in the Spanish Super Cup final. Which manager will win the Spanish Super Cup? Xavi or Carlo Ancelotti. Let us know your thoughts in the comments.