Despite Barcelona’s loss in El Clasico against Real Madrid, Xavi had high comments for the team’s young talent Fermin Lopez.

Los Blancos snatched a dramatic victory in the nick of time at the Estadi Olmpic Llus Companys thanks to a late double from Jude Bellingham.

Xavi conceded in the postgame news conference that his team was not as clinical as Real Madrid in front of goal, as they missed two golden opportunities to win the game before halftime.

Despite the loss, Xavi praised his youthful team’s resiliency since Lopez, just 20 years old, started in his first El Clasico.

The product of La Masia has been impressive since making his first team debut this season, and Xavi thinks he will be crucial in the months and years to come after scoring the game-winning goal in the Champions League in midweek against Shakhtar Donetsk.

I’ve stated it many times and he proved it tonight on a major stage: Fermin has the necessary quality and mindset to be a Barcelona player for many years, as reported by Diario Sport.

“Today’s result is disappointing, as several players turned in strong efforts.”

Barcelona’s next league game comes on November 4 at Real Sociedad.