BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández is keeping his cards close to his chest before the first “clasico” of the season.
They all returned to training Friday, a day before Madrid arrives with a one-point lead in the Spanish league standings.
“I will play my best players, those that are 100% ready,” the Barcelona coach said.
Political Cartoons View All 1223 ImagesMadrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said he wasn't worried who played for Barcelona as long as Jude Bellingham was ready to go.
Regardless of who plays for the host team, Xavi has a huge task in finding a way to stop Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior.
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