‘Raphinha's anger?’ Xavi: “Everything is fine. I was also angry when I was subbed off as a player. He apologized to me and I told him everything is fine. You may see it as something negative, but I see the opposite.”
Xavi: “I changed Raphinha because we needed new people in the game, they all deserve chances. We needed intensity and high pressure and that's something Ferran Torres gives us.”
| Raphinha was extremely disappointed and angry with his substitution. The Brazilian was seen repeatedly punching the seat with his fist and Jordi Alba tried to calm him down.
Xavi: “I understand Raphinha's anger, I also got angry when I was substituted.” – “Raphinha apologized to me but there was no need to apologize, I see it as something positive as the players show their desire to play and part
| Pablo Gavi has had 3 goal contributions in El Clasico today. He equalled Luka Modric's all-time goal contributions throughout his participation in El Clasico (28 matches)