Xavi: Barcelona is the most difficult and demanding club in the world
The Barça coach was speaking ahead of Thursday's Europa League tie vs. Frankfurt
If there is an authorised voice to speak about Barcelona, it's Xavi Hernandez. The Barça coach referred to the obligations his team are constantly under ahead of Thursday's Europa League tie against Frankfurt.
"We are obliged to win and play well," he said Wednesday. "This is Barca. A 1-0 in the 90th minute is not enough, we know this.
"For those that know the club, it's about excellence in everything we do. That's why this is the most difficult club in the world. There is no comparison. There is no other club in the world like this, [with that] demand to win playing well. It's very difficult.
"Our history demands [that we play well and win]. We don't look at Madrid to make demands of ourselves. Since Cruyff arrived 40 years ago, the bar was set at winning playing well.
"If not, we're not happy. That's how the Catalans are. I don't know about Madrid. They are a spectacular opponent with a competitive gene. Their spirit is to be admired but it has nothing to do with Barca. They are different stories."
