'Look at Atletico – their own player screwed them': Xavi unhappy Eric Garcia will play against Barca

"I like the fear clause with Pablo Torre [at Girona]," Xavi has told the media.

"With Eric [Garcia] we simply didn't have the time to put it in. It is illogical that a footballer of yours can play against you. Look what happened to Atletico with Joao [Felix], their own player screwed them," the Barca boss added.

Barcelona will face Eric Garcia when they play against Girona on Sunday night. Pablo Torre will not be eligible to feature against his parent club.

Xavi reportedly didn't want to loan Garcia at all. It was the player himself who pushed for the loan move that happened in the final hours of the summer transfer window.

The 22-year-old has been a key player for the La Liga revelation this season.