Xavi explains why he made late subs v Villarreal despite Man United clash in 4 days

"I didn't make the substitutions earlier because the team responded well physically," Xavi told the media after the 1-0 win against Villarreal.

"We were only lacking the final pass, that's it," the Barca boss added.

Xavi made his first sub against Villarreal only in the 81st minute. The second followed in the 89th – and that was the final one.

Despite Ansu Fati and Sergi Roberto warming up, they did not enter the pitch after all.

Next up, Barcelona will take on Manchester United in the Europa League on Thursday.