Xavi has reversed his retirement decision this past week.
Ahead of today's clash, Baraja said: "I wouldn't know how to answer you. When you are a coach and a coach like Xavi, there are emotions that you are not able to control.
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"That will have had an influence on the decisions he has made. You know the pressure to which you submit. He has the responsibility and the ability to make a decision. If he continues it is because he sees the club's project and support.
"And really, despite the lack of titles, it is important to consolidate a project. But I am speaking from 350 kilometres away. Only he knows what he does. It means coaching Bara. I understand any decision he makes and I consider him capable of making the best decision."