Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has said he is looking forward to the El Clasico clash at the Camp Nou on Sunday.

It would be the first time Xavi would coach Barca for a Clasico game at the Camp Nou, with his prior clashes with Madrid all taking place away from home.

Xavi has said he’s excited and motivated ahead of the game.

“I am very motivated, you know I’m a big Barca fan, these games get me going,” said Xavi.

“It’s my first Clasico at Camp Nou (as coach), I’m excited, I’m motivated.”

Barcelona have won three of their last four meetings with Real Madrid since Xavi took charge of the club.

For Real Madrid, a win is important today, so the gap can be reduced from 9 points to 6 points.