Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Xavi said the Blaugrana (Blue and Red) have a 50% chance of winning the match.

Source: https://www.completesports.com/el-clasico-barca-win-over-madrid-could-be-decisive-in-laliga-title-race-xavi/

The youngster, who turned 18 at the weekend, went on trials with the Blaugrana in mid-January.

Source: https://biztoc.com/x/ede96d220efb4a3e?ref=ff

Yet thankfully the Blaugrana prevailed and stretched their lead at the top of the table to an eventual nine points once title race rivals Real Madrid drew at Real Betis.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomsanderson/2023/03/11/fc-barcelona-coach-xavi-has-a-mole-in-locker-room-revealing-confidential-information-to-mediareports/