Xavi: Real Madrid will be aggressive and try to do this to Barcelona

Carlo Ancelotti Xavi Real Madrid Barcelona
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Real Madrid dominated possession in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final clash at the Santiago Bernabéu, but ended up losing the game.

An own goal from Eder Militao in the first half was enough for Barca to get the victory.

Ahead of the second leg, Xavi has said he expects an aggressive Real Madrid side that will try and stop his team controlling the match.

“(I predict) an aggressive Madrid, who want to take the ball off us, pressing us,” said Xavi.

“We need to have a lot of personality tomorrow to keep the ball.”

Meanwhile, Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has vowed to get the win at the Camp Nou.

Speaking after their 6-0 drubbing of Valladolid, Ancelotti said: “We’re 100% ready. There are no doubts in our minds and we’re only thinking about winning the game on Wednesday.”