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Published 18:56 23 Feb 2023 GMT
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Man United and Barcelona both come into the game in great form. The Red Devils have been revitalised under Erik ten Hag and are currently sitting in third place in the Premier League.
Over their last 10 games in the division, no side has accumulated more points (23 from 30). While Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Lisandro Martinez and David de Gea are all in excellent form.
Meanwhile, Barcelona are also enjoying a great spell. The Catalan side are top of La Liga and have only dropped seven points so far this season.
Xavi's team, however, will be without key players Gavi, who is suspended, while Pedri and Ousmane Dembélé are suspended for the game at Old Trafford. Anthony Martial will miss out through injury for United, but Harry Maguire and Antony are back in training.
"We have to keep in the same mindset that every day we want to give a better version of ourselves so when you face such big teams as Barcelona you have to play your best otherwise you don’t have a chance.
"We have to give the best performance from this season and we believe [we can]. We all want to play big games, big matches - when we were young, we dreamed of it and we are now in that position.
"It’s still just February but big games are coming up - we are really excited and we have to give our best because we want to match the best.
"I’m totally excited about tomorrow. Two big, great teams facing each other at Old Trafford, it will be a massive atmosphere and great ambience - that is I think the best you can get."
Xavi.
"Old Trafford motivates — it is one of those stadiums where you want to play at least once in your life, where you have to get the best out of yourself.
"We have to be brave, go all out for the game without complexes. It’s like at the Bernabéu, you have to be brave. And to be a great team you have to win at those grounds. And we want to be a great team. That’s how I see it."
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