‘We can dominate them’ - Barcelona boss Xavi issues fighting talk to Real Madrid ahead of El Clasico matchup in Supercopa de Espana final

Barcelona dispatched Osasuna in the Supercopa semi-final on Thursday, sealing a comfortable 2-0 win. The victory sets up a rematch of last year's final, where the Blaugrana beat Los Blancos, 3-1.

After the game, Xavi backed his side to grab their first silverware of the season: "I think that in the league Clasico, we dominated most of the match. I can compare it to last season's final. I think that we can dominate them and win."

The last time the two sides met, Madrid executed an impressive second-half comeback, with a Jude Bellingham brace sealing a 2-1 away win. Barca have struggled since then, and find themselves seven points behind Los Blancos in the title race.

Barca will face Madrid on Sunday evening, with a chance to defend their Supercopa crown. After that, they are set to travel to Unionistas in the Copa del Rey round of 16.