FC Barcelona has a very good start into 2023. In the first match, with problems, but still defeated CF Intercity (4:3) in the 1/16 finals of the King’s Cup. They then won 1-0 against Atletico Madrid in La Liga to keep their advantage over second-placed Real Madrid and also won the Spanish Super Cup. They defeated Real Madrid 3-1 in the final. One of the heroes of the match was Robert Lewandowski, who scored a goal and assisted Gavi’s goal.
Xavi bets on Lewandowski and Gavi. “I don’t anticipate any changes”
At Wednesday’s press conference, Xavi announced from the beginning that his team did not intend to underestimate the rival. AD Ceuta is a third-league player, but managed to reach the 1/8 finals of the Copa del Rey, so the FC Barcelona coach spoke of “great respect for the club, coach and fans”. Therefore, he does not intend to spare team leaders either. And among them is Robert Lewandowski, the best scorer in the team.
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Lewandowski can’t play in La Liga because . But this does not exclude him from playing in other domestic competitions. And Xavi wants to use it in the next Copa del Rey match. “It was a stab in the back for him and we’ll see how he feels, but the plan is he’ll play. He’s suspended from the league, so I’m counting on him [jutro – przyp. red.] said the Spanish coach.
Xavi also wants to bet on Gavi from the first minutes, who is one of the leaders of FC Barcelona’s midfield. I can see him 100 percent. He is happy, so we are happy with him. I don’t foresee any changes here – emphasized the coach at the conference. This, in turn, is good news for Lewandowski, who gets along very well with Gavi. .
The presence of Lewandowski in the first team for the match of the 1/8 finals will certainly please Polish fans. The King’s Cup matches are broadcast on TVP Sport and on sport.tvp.pl. These are public channels. So everyone will be able to watch the Pole in the game. The match between FC Barcelona and AD Ceuta will take place on Thursday, January 19 at 20:00.
Source: Sport
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