Xavi on Ceuta clash: "We are at our best"

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez gave a press conference before the Copa del Rey match against Ceuta. The coach admitted that his players are at their best but that they cannot be complacent or lose perspective.

The coach said his main goal is to win titles after winning the Spanish Super Cup last Sunday. However, he also said his team do not feel liberated after the victory: "I don't feel liberated. I feel pressure for Copa del Rey, La Liga, Europa League... We are Barca. I suffer a lot but I also enjoy it."

In addition, Xavi Hernandez apologised to coach Jose Juan Romero for underestimating Ceuta when he said that Barcelona had been very lucky in the draw: "Copa del Rey is just one match and it can get complicated. I meant no disrespect. I have also played in that level and I have a lot of respect for Ceuta, their coach and their fans," he added.

Xavi does not want any surprises like in the match against Intercity, so he will be able to count on his entire squad: "Ronald Araujo will rest, maybe another player. As for the rest, we are going to Ceuta to compete. We can't relax. We can be eliminated tomorrow, so we need to be fully focused," he concluded.