Revealed: Xavi's motivational message to Barca dressing room after Betis loss

"We continue to grow and that is the most important thing," Xavi told the Barcelona players after the home loss to Real Betis, as reported by Diario AS.

"We were superior the first 20 minutes and the whole second half. We have to keep all the good we have done, and forget the result because we can't change it.

"More than just scoring goals, we have to improve in the pre-goal moments, make the final pass, see the free teammate, make the pass between the lines, take control of the game so it gives us more opportunities to score. We create chances, but not clear-cut ones."

It's also said that Xavi praised his players for their hard work while highlighting some of their errors and shortcomings that needed to be improved immediately.

Xavi is satisfied with the work done by his players during these three weeks and believes that the team is already starting to adapt to the style of play he wants to impose. However, they are still far from the level Xavi believes Barca need to be at in order to compete at the highest level and fight for titles.

Barcelona have so far played four games under Xavi, recording two wins, a draw and a loss. Next up, the Catalans face Bayern Munich, a win against which will guarantee their place in the Champions League knockout stage.

Source: Diario AS