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'We'd be leaders' - Barcelona boss Xavi makes bizarre claim after needing late Robert Lewandowski penalty to see off struggling Celta Vigo

Xavi spoke after the game and was critical of his side's wasted chances as they stole a narrow 2-1 victory over strugglers Celta Vigo. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/barcelona-player-ratings-vs-celta-vigo-robert-lewandowski/bltd58712945f9d38f7" target="_blank">A resurgent Robert Lewandowski scored a brace</a>, including a 97th minute penalty, to secure the three points. However, perhaps a little frustrated the Polish striker hasn't been able to be at his best all this season, Xavi bemoaned the number of opportunities to score they pass up.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Speaking after their victory, Xavi said: "We dominated. But we struggled to create in the final third. [Celta] worked so hard defensively. It's an agonising triumph, but it's welcome."They passed me a stat saying that, according to Big Data, we would be leaders [going] by chances created."

WHAT XAVI SAID

Xavi's side have a number of players capable of producing special moments out of nothing. No more so than Ilkay Gundogan who has created 67 chances for his team-mates this season, second only to Real Betis' Isco (68). Maybe the Spanish boss has a point.

DID YOU KNOW?

Xavi has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/xavi-quit-barcelona-manager-confirms-leaving-end-of-season-in-shock-announcement-after-catalans-ship-five-villarreal/blt5e11dda249a33995" target="_blank">made the decision to leave Barcelona at the end of the season</a> so will be dreaming of ending his spell in charge on a positive note. They sit seven points off league leaders Madrid, who have a game in hand, and begin their Champions League knockout stage run on Wednesday against Napoli.

WHAT NEXT FOR XAVI AND BARCELONA?

'We'd be leaders' - Barcelona boss Xavi makes bizarre claim after needing late Robert Lewandowski penalty to see off struggling Celta Vigo | Goal.com US

Barcelona boss Xavi made a bizarre claim that his side would be top of the league if &apos;big data&apos; was to be believed.

&apos;We&apos;d be leaders&apos; - Barcelona boss Xavi makes bizarre claim after needing late Robert Lewandowski penalty to see off struggling Celta Vigo