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Barcelona's Xavi: Sometimes the referees help us and sometimes they hurt us
The Spanish playmaker did not give much importance to the recent mistakes from the match officials and noted his side will attack in Wednesday's Clasico
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Jan 16, 2012 2:30:00 PM
By Luis Mira
Xavi Hernandez - Barcelona
Xavi has played down the mistakes from referees in Barcelona's last two Primera Division matches, admitting that the Blaugrana have benefited from errors in the past.
The Catalans were upset after not being awarded what they thought were stonewall penalties in the 1-1 draw at Espanyol and 4-2 victory over Betis.
"Sometimes, the referees benefit us and sometimes they damage us," Xavi said according to AS. "The penalty against Espanyol and the one from Sunday [against Betis].
"This season they have hurt us, but in other seasons this was not the case.
"It all comes with the job, they are here to make very quick decisions and this is normal. We do not want to complain, but this is simply the reality."
Xavi then admitted he is looking forward to Wednesday's Copa del Rey Clasico against Real Madrid and stressed his side will adopt an attacking approach at the Santiago Bernabeu.
"We will attack, we want to dominate and score goals," he added. "That is what you see in every match, a lively and eye-catching attacking style.
"The more goals we score away, the better. We will follow our philosophy because we do not know how to play in any other way.
"I like to play at the Bernabeu and in big, historical and beautiful stadiums. This is a very special stadium for me and for all the club's fans. It provides a special motivation that makes the match more intense. I like it."
The Catalans were upset after not being awarded what they thought were stonewall penalties in the 1-1 draw at Espanyol and 4-2 victory over Betis.
"Sometimes, the referees benefit us and sometimes they damage us," Xavi said according to AS. "The penalty against Espanyol and the one from Sunday [against Betis].
"This season they have hurt us, but in other seasons this was not the case.
"It all comes with the job, they are here to make very quick decisions and this is normal. We do not want to complain, but this is simply the reality."
Xavi then admitted he is looking forward to Wednesday's Copa del Rey Clasico against Real Madrid and stressed his side will adopt an attacking approach at the Santiago Bernabeu.
"We will attack, we want to dominate and score goals," he added. "That is what you see in every match, a lively and eye-catching attacking style.
"The more goals we score away, the better. We will follow our philosophy because we do not know how to play in any other way.
"I like to play at the Bernabeu and in big, historical and beautiful stadiums. This is a very special stadium for me and for all the club's fans. It provides a special motivation that makes the match more intense. I like it."
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