​Barcelona legend and current Al Sadd midfielder Xavi has waded into the debate over the upcoming Champions League tie between Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, claiming that the French side are slightly favorites to progress.





The 12 time European champions Real Madrid have been paired with French high-fliers PSG, with ​ticket sales skyrocketing. The Los Blancos have won the coveted competition thrice in the past four seasons but could find themselves knocked out by a PSG side boasting the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.





Xavi, who won four Champions League titles with Barcelona, is of view that PSG are slight favorites going into the tie but is not counting out Real Madrid who are known to perform in the Champions League.





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In an interview with Radio Monte C arlo, as reported by ​Marca , Xavi said, "I think PSG are slight favourites looking at their form and that of Real Madrid. But Real always have a winning DNA, especially in the Champions League, where they want to show their best side."





In the interview, Xavi also spoke about a variety of issues, including PSG midfielder Marco Verratti who Xavi sees as his successor at the Nou Camp. The 38 year old also touched upon his desire to take charge of his former club one day.





On Verratti, Xavi said, "He is the player that most resembles me today. Technically he does everything right, he's very important for PSG, he's a footballer that I love and I would like to see him at Barcelona."







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He continued, "One of my dreams would be to train Barcelona. But you have to prepare a lot and be very professional to get there. I know everyone there, but first I have to be licensed."





Xavi also touched upon his former teammate Neymar who will be leading PSG's charge in the Champions League, claiming that the Brazilian can win the Ballon D'Or in the future.





"I am convinced that he will win the Ballon d'Or. When Messi or Ronaldo's form drops off, he will win. He is a natural leader in the dressing room and on the pitch, who always wants the ball, is always ready to give the supporters a show and do things well. I known him personally and he's a great person," Xavi concluded.



