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The Catalan giants took a large step towards reaching the final four of the Champions League with a dramatic 3-2 success at Parc des Princes. They’re not mathematically out of the La Liga title race, but with an eight-point deficit to leaders Real Madrid, no slip-ups can be afforded during the run
While the 18th-placed Cadiz may look an easier clash on paper, the Yellow Submarine have been in good form of late, as was highlighted by Xavi.
“They have only lost one game in the last five and they have beaten Atletico at home lately. They are at risk of going down a division and they are running out of lives. They are a very aggressive, orderly team, direct football… Uncomfortable opponent and difficult ground. It will be difficult. Let’s see how we come into it and the level of fatigue. They are three vital points if we want to compete in the League.”
He had confirmed that they would ideally like to rest Ilkay Gundogan, and that Vitor Roque will be given minutes. Inigo Martinez, Joao Cancelo and Robert Lewandowski are all suspended, while Gundogan, Andreas Christensen and Oriol Romeu are all at risk of missing the Clasico if they are booked.
“Also, but also to have a chance in La Liga. If we win we will still have a chabnce. If not, it would practically be sentenced in favour of Madrid. And it would also give us wings for Tuesday.”
