Xavi: “If I didn’t dream of winning the Champions League I would go home” – MARCA.com

Xavi Hernndez has analyzed the situation of the team in the hours before the clash against the Czech Viktoria Plzen in the opening match of the Champions League 22-23. The Bara coach has been reluctant to consider Barcelona as one of the favourites, but acknowledges that the ambition and goal is to win the continental trophy. Dembl “I am part of this change. But I have not seen change, I have always seen him happy and content. I have been honest, when he has played well and when not. For me it can be key. I see him happy. I am part of his happiness, but he has had the key. He has changed the chip.”Kessi”He will help us and be important.”State of mind”The group is better. The signings have also helped. Piqu “It could be the day for several players, or Saturday or Tuesday. His role could change.” Ansu Fati “He’s ready to play. I spoke to him.” Champions failures”Each match is different, Liverpool’s is not the same as Munich’s. We will try not to repeat it and compete. The competition is of the utmost demand. We will try to make sure it does not happen again. We want to compete until the end to “Illusion”People have enthusiasm and desire. It’s good that there is enthusiasm and shirts are sold. It’s positive.”Champions”There is pressure here every day, welcome. won five, but the illusion is all. We are going to compete as far as we can, but we would like to win it”. Guardiola and Luis Enrique “I have nurtured from both of them. If they are not among the three, they are among the top five in the world. With Guardiola we also made transitions. We have to generate spaces and create superiorities.” Favorites “We are going to compete, and dream with win the Champions League, otherwise I’d be at home. I want to win. I can’t conceive of competing without winning. You have to be humble, say that we’re favourites… you have to be cautious. It’s a complicated group.” Evolution “There’s a lot of improvement since November I’m happy with the progression. The game of position, evolution in the space attack, understanding the triangles…”Improvement”His chances were all offside. But the feeling is that in 15 minutes we did not dominate. Patience is needed in the opposite field… We have a goal, aggressiveness, we make physical effort…”. Template”There are many templates, as much as I say it, we have to prove it. If tomorrow we give a firecracker… we have to show that we are the best” “List” They have to shoot. Bellern and Marcos will be there for Saturday. more training sessions.”Champions”Illusion. Desire. I am pleased and happy. You have to leave your skin. You have to value it.” Calendar “There will be rotations. There is tiredness. In Seville it was a war. There is an accumulation of fatigue. People must feel important. There’s a lot of staff.” Pjanic “Pablo Torre will come summoned, I’m counting on him. Pjanic could help us but he has decided to go out and look for minutes and opportunities. He has been a great professional. “Party” he is not an affordable rival. We want to start by winning.” Objectives “Objectives are titles. Why can’t we win the competition? And tomorrow, the three points.” Match “It’s the Champions League, it’s a privilege to come back. It’s a cheating match, it’s a physical rival. Difficult opponent. we have touched a difficult group. But dreaming is free. We have to reach at least the round of 16 and try to win it.”