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Xavi says the manner in which Barcelona cruised to a 3-0 victory over fragile Sevilla is a “good sign.”
Raphinha opened the scoring with his first Barca goal and Robert Lewandowski’s fifth in three LaLiga games doubled their lead in the first half.
Eric Garcia increased their advantage with his first senior goal at the Ramen Sanchez-Pizjuan, where Jules Kounde provided two assists against his former club, and the Blaugrana really ought to have won by a more emphatic margin.
There were whistles from furious Sevilla fans following a defeat that left them with only one point from four matches, while Barca are second behind Real Madrid following a third win in a row.
The Catalan giants have scored 11 goals in three matches and a new-look side look like they can be the great entertainers this season, with such much quality going forward.
Barca head coach Xavi said: “We have had chances to score more goals. It’s a good sign to come to Sevilla and impose ourselves, the team is in a very good moment.”
Ousmane Dembele caused a fragile Sevilla side all sorts of problems before he was withdrawn in the second half and Xavi was delighted with the impact the winger made.
“I know what Ousmane is capable of, he is a player whose attitude I really like, not only in attack but also in defence.” he said.
Xavi also picked out Gavi for praise following an influential display from the teenage midfielder.
He said: “I’m not surprised, I see him training every day and I see what he’s capable of. It” wonderful, maybe he was the best player in the game.”
