Xavi equals Zidane's record as Barcelona thrash Cadiz to go top
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Xavi equals Zidane’s record as Barcelona thrash Cadiz to go top

Xavi Hernandez, the manager of Barcelona, has tied Zinedine Zidane’s record of 17 away games without a loss from Real Madrid in 2016.

The Catalans defeated Cadiz 4-0 on Saturday to tie the record.

Barca last defeated Cadiz on April 29, 2006, a 1-0 victory made possible by a goal from Ronaldinho.

Xavi equals Zidane's record as Barcelona thrash Cadiz to go top
Xavi equals Zidane’s record as Barcelona thrash Cadiz to go top

Cadiz has won two and drawn two of their previous four matches versus Barcelona prior to this past Saturday’s matchup.

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Robert Lewandowski continued his impressive form in front of goal as he scored one and provided two assists in the big win at Cadiz.

Frenkie de Jong, Ansu Fati and Ousmane Dembele also got on the score sheet.

The win took Barcelona above champions Real Madrid – who face Mallorca on Sunday – to the top on 13 points on the LaLiga table.

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