Barcelona coach Xavi: A setback if we fail to finish second

Barcelona coach Xavi admits second-place must be secured ahead of Monday's clash with Real Sociedad.

Finishing second would guarantee Barca a place in next season's Spanish Super Cup.

Xavi said, It would be a setback not to achieve it. It's a vital game to regain this second place, which is vital for us.

I have told the players that our destiny is in our hands, and now the goal is to finish second. I understand that there is talk of departures and transfers, but there is no one transferable now because we are focused on tomorrow's game.

I don't think planning depends on coming second or not. With Deco, it is already consensual. The goal is to do ourselves justice and win all four games."