Laporta disagrees with Xavi over Barca's title credentials this season

Barcelona president Joan Laporta slightly disagrees with Xavi over his comments claiming winning La Liga this season would be almost impossible for Barca to achieve.

Here's what Xavi said: "After our first match this season, I already told you that it was going to be incredibly difficult to win La Liga this season. I stand by those words."

Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, Laporta refused to get on board with Xavi as he sounded more optimistic than the Barca gaffer.

"I always agree with what Xavi says, but I also want to add that while it will be very difficult we will win it because I am convinced that Barca will go further and we will be strong candidates to win it," " Laporta said.

Barcelona are currently 8 points off the pace in La Liga behind leaders Girona although Barca have a game in hand.

However, Real Madrid are the team Barca are closely looking at as they have a bigger and more experienced squad than Girona. The Whites are seven points above Barca in second with a game in hand just like Barca.

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