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      Xavi on Madrid clash

      Xavi weary of Real Madrid threat

      2013/01/28 10:51
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      Barcelona midfielder Xavi has warned his team-mates not to underestimate Real Madrid in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-finals at the Santiago Bernabeu, on Wednesday.

      Jose Mourinho will have to make it without the likes of Iker Casillas and Pepe, who are both injured, but the Spain international still believes that the La Liga champions are always tough opponents.

      "These games are always unpredictable. We are really in good shape to compete right now but anything can happen in football, and particularly against Real Madrid," Xavi said to Times of India.

      "They will be missing a few important players, but they are Real Madrid after all and they will compete well, I'm sure. Despite their current situation, they are a dangerous opponent."

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      The 33-year-old also spoke of Barça's Champions League Last-16 round opponents, AC Milan.

      He added: "Milan are a tough side."

      "They've always made life very hard for us defensively. San Siro is not an easy place because the fans are very passionate."

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