'He’s a very intelligent player' - Former La Masia coach Pau Moral backs Barcelona youngster Xavi Espart to handle Real Madrid's Yan Diomande in El Clasico

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Former Barcelona youth coach Pau Moral believes breakout defender Xavi Espart possesses the tactical awareness required to keep Real Madrid winger Yan Diomande quiet in Sunday's La Liga clash. The versatile youngster enters the first El Clasico of the campaign in fine form after netting his maiden Champions League goal against PSG in midweek.