Barca boss Xavi seeks successive Spanish Super Cup triumph over Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia

Barca boss Xavi seeks successive Spanish Super Cup triumph over Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez says imposing the club’s style of play on Real Madrid will be key to retaining the Spanish Super Cup in Riyadh on Sunday.

Barcelona defeated CA Osasuna 2-0 in their semifinal at Al-Awwal Park on Thursday to set up the second successive El Clasico Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia’s capital city.

Barcelona, whose goals against Osasuna came from Robert Lewandowski and 16-year-old star Lamine Yamal, triumphed over Real Madrid 3-1 in last year’s final. Barca boss Xavi seeks successive Spanish Super Cup triumph over Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia