Photo: Xavi gesture “shocks” Spain

Xavi Hernandez tonight will play a friendly match for Catalonia, which seeks independence from Spain for several years

Catalonias tonight at 18:30 will play a friendly match against Tunisia in Gironas “Montilivi” stadium.

At this game will be present former Barcelona star Xavi Hernandez, who played for Spain between 2000-2014.

Xavi has played for Catalonian since 1998, while he has 11 appearances for the country that seeks independence from Spain.

Xavi in this meeting will make a big gesture. He will give the captain role to Espanyol striker Sergio García, who has more appearances for Catalonia.

Part of Catalonia team will be a member of Barcelona, Sergi Roberto, who also plays for Spain national team.