Xavi chose to continue in self delusion by claiming they could still compete for the league. Heck, Xavi sure loves to say a lot of impossibilities. Ancelotti in his usual calm manner carefully told the press when it was put to him what Xavi had said that Barca is not a "direct rival" for the title. That must sting a lot if you are affiliated to the Blaugranas. But that is the situation of things right. I watched Barca against Elche and could barely recognise a couple of the players they paraded. Xavi has acknowledged that the job is a lot tougher than he anticipated. It will be better if he closes his mouth for once and work hard on getting Champions League qualification.