LaLiga: I want to win league title as soon as possible – Xavi

Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez, has said he wants to win the LaLiga title as soon as possible.

Barca can take a step closer to their aim by winning at Osasuna on Tuesday.

“The game against Osasuna is three vital points,” Xavi said.

“We need to focus on ourselves. I don’t know if Osasuna will be thinking about the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid [on Saturday].

“But I would like to win this league as soon as possible. It’s something that we need as a team, for the coaching staff, for the players. We’ve had a really good season. If we win it at Cornella [Espanyol on May 14], then great. We just have to win the league.

“Everyone has prioritised the team over individuality. That is why we won the Spanish Supercopa and we are ahead in the league standings.”

Xavi praised Robert Lewandowski, the league’s leading scorer with 19 goals. The veteran forward joined Barca last summer in a €45 million transfer from Bayern Munich and has scored in Barca’s last two games.

“There are moments in a season where you are not as sharp but he has taken a big step forward,” Xavi said. “His maturity helps in that sense. It’s not just the goals, in our last two games he has done very well. He’s had a brilliant season.”