BARCELONAS "DIFFICULT TO DIGEST" LOSS TO REAL MADRID IS LAMENTED BY XAVI

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Xavi Hernandez has acknowledged that it is tough to comprehend Barcelonas humiliating 4-0 loss to Real Madrid on Wednesday night.

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After the game Xavi acknowledged that the loss was difficult to swallow: "It's hard to digest.

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"We were performing well but after the second goal we lost our composure; perhaps [it was due to] inexperience; we have a lot of really young guys.

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These are present in Madrid. They lead at halftime despite not playing well.

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We competed effectively in the first half so perhaps things would have been different if we had gained the lead.

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The second half saw Madrid improve. Before the game I proclaimed them to be the favorites.

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They currently hold the Champions League. They work well together.

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Barça has had a fantastic season under Xavi despite the Copa del Rey loss and subpar European results.

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With only nine goals allowed in 27 league games La Blaugrana is presently leading La Liga by a huge 12 points over Real Madrid.

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