Barcelona midfielders Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta took out time to praise the services of Victor Valdes and Sergio Busquets following their Club World Cup win.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Santos-c32532 in the final, ripping apart the Peixe defence as they romped to a 4-0 victory. It was the fifth title of the year for La Blaugrana, who continue on their brilliant run.
Following the victory, Barcelona midfield lynchpins, Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta, praised http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sergio-Busquets-c33048 and Victor Valdes, respectively, hailing them as important catalysts in their march for glory.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lionel-Messi-c22296 was phenomenal in Yokohama, however, Xavi believes that without Sergio Busquets the club would not have been able to reach the level they are at.
The Catalan midfielder stated that his younger compatriot is an extraordinary player with great tactical awareness.
“Without Busquets we could never had achieved what we have achieved,” the 31-year-old Spaniard told reporters.
“He is an extraordinary player who is never wrong,” he added.
Brilliance of Busquets was not lost on the Santos playmaker, Ganso, who hailed his performance from a withdrawn position on the pitch.
"[Sergio] Busquets is a great player, as well as Xavi and [Andres] Iniesta, who move the ball well and almost never make mistakes passing," the 22-year-old said.
While Xavi and Ganso took time out to praise Sergio Busquets and his ability to always find a teammate wanting, Andres Iniesta applauded Victor Valdes’ contribution to the team.
The Spanish world cup winner highlighted the importance of his compatriot, stating that Valdes is there for the team whenever they need him.
“We played a very good game,” Iniesta said. “We created chance and opportunities we have tried to leave them without chances. “In those moments when they did have opportunities, Victor was fantastic.”
Barcelona’s emphatic team performance against Santos meant that they raise their 5th trophy of the calendar year. The Catalan team added FIFA Club World Cup honours to their La Liga, UEFA Champions League, Spanish Super Cup and European Super
Cup triumphs.
The only trophy that got away from La Blaugrana was Copa del Rey which they lost at the hands of Real Madrid in the final.
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