Duo Joao Fasts Xavi Hernandez

Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo. (Photo: Twitter @FabrizioRomano)

JAKARTA - Barcelona coach, Xavi Hernandez praised Joao, Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix's performance when the Blaugrana won five goals without reply from Real Betis.

Barca again performed brilliantly in La Liga Spain through their dominant appearance when they hosted the Andalusian team, Betis at Camp Nou, Saturday, September 16 evening WIB.

This victory brought Barcelona to the top of the standings to displace Real Madrid. Xavi did not hesitate to praise the performance of his foster children in that match.

According to the Barca legend, five individual goalscorers showed how powerful they were at attack as part of an outstanding performance at home.

He did not hesitate to praise his two new players in the summer of this match with Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo both scoring their first goals for the club in the game.

"We are talking about two footballers who, at an individual quality level, are unquestionable. You watch them train and you see their greatness. Cancelo comes from a coach who for me is the best and interprets everything very well. We have spoken with him and he has understood it," Xavi was quoted as saying by Marca.

He considered that the Joao duo was able to increase the variety that made Barcelona grow. Not only in terms of physical terms, the arrival of both of them is considered to improve the quality of the team in the 2023-2024 season.

"I see them happy, excited to help the team. They are both in the place they want. They play happily and make a difference for the team. Their individual quality is very good and they improve the quality of the team," concluded Xavi Hernandez.