Posted on November 20, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. by The editorial staff updated November 20, 2021 at 5:11 pm While Xavi will make his debut this Saturday as FC Barcelona coach, the Spaniard has received a nice message from Carlo Ancelotti, the Madrid rival. It's the big night for Xavi on the bench of Barça . Almost two weeks after his induction at the head of FC Barcelona, the former midfielder will make his debut this Saturday as coach of the club culé. A first that promises to be already hot for Xavi , since Barça receives its neighbor from Espanyol de Barcelona on behalf of the 14th day of Liga . And for this occasion, the Blaugrana legend will be watched very closely by Carlo Ancelotti , the coach of Real Madrid . “I am sure that Xavi will bring something new to Barça ” In a press conference reported by As, Carlo Ancelotti confided that he intended to watch with attention the great debut of Xavi with Barça : “I think the derby will be a very interesting game and I am sure that Xavi will bring something new to Barça. I want to know as quickly as possible what Xavi can bring to his club because he is a direct rival and you have to be careful. “ Skip back to main navigation