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Who is Xavi?
Xavi Hernández is a legendary Spanish midfielder, primarily known for his illustrious playing career with Barcelona and the Spanish national team. After retiring as a player, he moved into management, most notably with Barcelona. He's now managing the Netherlands national team, making this match against Klopp his debut in that role.
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