Xavi reveals three toughest players he has faced as Barcelona manager

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Xavi reveals three toughest players he has faced as Barcelona manager

Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez, has named Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford as one of his most difficult opponents since taking the job.

The LaLiga champions faced United in the Europa League play-offs last season. Erik ten Hag’s men won 4-3 on aggregate over two legs.

Rashford scored in the 2-2 draw at Camp Nou but struggled to make an impact in the return leg at Old Trafford as the Red Devils sealed a 2-1 win.

Xavi has now admitted that his players found it hard to keep Rashford quiet during their Europa League tie.

When asked to name his most difficult player to stop as Barca’s head coach, Xavi told Mundo Deportivo: “Rashford cost us a lot. Also Vinicius, [Karim] Benzema.”