Xavi: Barcelona's form is extraordinary, but we can still improve certain things
Barcelona manager Xavi insists the title race is not over yet after moving 11 points clear of Real Madrid.
defeated Villarreal thanks to
Pedri’s goal on Sunday. Barcelona has won their last 11 games in all competitions and is 11 points clear at the top of the table. Real Madrid can reduce the gap if they win their game in hand.
"There are many points left to play for,"
he told Movistar+.
"The run of form we are on is extraordinary, but we can still improve certain things.
"Villarreal wanted to have possession today, and they squeezed us. We missed a lot of final passes and, by doing so, we have ended up suffering."
Xavi’s side has conceded just seven goals in La Liga, which is six fewer than any other teams in Europe's top five leagues this season.
Barcelona also has recorded a 1–0 victory seven times in La Liga this season, and Xavi admitted their defense is bringing them results this season.
"The defensive side of things isn't our main weapon, but it is bringing us results,"
Xavi said.
"The defence starts from Robert [Lewandowski], which is very noticeable.
"We leave here having given no big chances to Villarreal and we leave very happy.”
Barcelona faces Manchester United in the Europa League knockout play-off round first leg on Thursday.
Pedri scored his sixth goal of the season in La Liga, and now no player has won more points for his team in the league this season.
"The game was like that. We either stole the ball off them or they stole it off us,"
Xavi added.
"It's about taking advantage. I think today's victory came from that aspect."
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