Xavi: Barcelona played one of their best games all season vs. Real Betis

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez confirmed that the team made a great performance against Real Betis, in the confrontation that they won 2-1, on Wednesday evening at the “Benito Villamarin” stadium, the stronghold of the Andalusian club, which was postponed from the 17th round of La Liga. Barcelona boss Xavi has paid tribute to his players for navigating their way through a difficult clash with Real Betis to move eight points clear at the top of the La Liga table. "We played a great game. We controlled till the end and we knew how to dominate the midfield. We created many chances and played one of our best performances especially because we were at a very difficult stadium," Xavi told reporters on Wednesday night. "We are leaders and eight points off the second-placed team, who have a game in hand. But we are solid in defense and good in many moments of the game. "We are working well, we are on the right track. I see the team competing and enjoying many moments. I can see that they are hungry for success. The team is doing well and that, for me, says a lot. We played against a great team and we played a very brilliant game." Barcelona will be bidding to continue their impressive run of form when they welcome Sevilla to Camp Nou on Sunday night.