Xavi in one of his pre match press conference on Saturday.

 Xavi: "It's the first occasion that we can win the league. We're very excited, and in a derby we'll see a very aggressive Espanyol and they've improved a lot with Luis García."

"For Busquets to leave as a starter and win titles... That's special. It hurts us as a team, but I think he has made a good decision on a personal level."

"Busquets is the most intelligent footballer I've ever played with. He's been a 10 in everything, spectacular."

"I always prioritize looking at the players we have at home first. To sign abroad, the player has to be better than what's in the academy, because for us that's the priority."

"In Mateu Alemany we lose a very important asset. He has been instrumental in the restructuring of the club, we have worked very well and his departure is a significant blow."

"I wish him all the best. It has been a pleasure working with Mateu Alemany."

"We're working on another era to come. Hopefully footballers like Gavi or Pedri can even surpass us. That's what sports and life is about."

"ter Stegen? I think he has regained his level. He's a fantastic goalkeeper, world class. We have tried to give him all the confidence and not only is he being important in goal, but he is also helping us with the output of the ball. He is spectacular."

"Piqué is a special case because he retired, he did not go to another team as in other cases. We have thought about it and we will notify him and invite him to celebrate the league with us."