Ronaldo is about to face Barcelona for the thirty fifth time in his profession when the Catalan membership tackle Manchester United within the Europa League.
Cristiano Ronaldo can nonetheless make the distinction forward of Barcelona and Manchester United’s Europa League tie, in keeping with Barca supervisor Xavi Hernandez.
Xavi, who performed 28 instances in opposition to Ronaldo throughout his enjoying days, will face the Actual Madrid icon for the primary time as a coach when his Barcelona aspect tackle United in February’s Europa League playoff spherical.
“He appears to me to be an excellent participant, who has marked an period in world soccer and might nonetheless make a distinction,” Xavi stated in a press conference about Ronaldo after Monday’s draw.
“He is a unbelievable participant — among the best in current instances and he can nonetheless make a distinction.”
— 🎙 Xavi on Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo pic.twitter.com/l7ktX144yO
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‘It’s the worst draw we may have gotten’
This season has been unusually troublesome for Ronaldo, particularly by his personal excessive requirements. The ahead has struggled to win favor beneath new United supervisor Erik ten Hag often; managing simply three targets and two assists in 16 video games throughout all competitions.
But, Xavi feels the staff itself has made progress because the Dutchman took cost in the summertime.
“It’s essentially the most troublesome opponent as soon as once more,” he stated.
“We’re wanting ahead to it. They’re a historic aspect. They’ve grown quite a bit since Ten Hag’s arrival, and have nice gamers. It’s the worst draw we may have gotten.”
Xavi was talking forward to Barcelona’s LaLiga journey to Osasuna on Tuesday night.
