Spain play-maker Xavi is eyeing a Spain win over Italy to win Euro 2012

Xavi: We want to win to make history

Xavi Hernández is fully focussed on winning tomorrow night's Euro 2012 final against Italy to 'make history'.

The Barcelona midfielder has already won multiple Champions League, La Liga and Copa Del Rey trophies, as well as the Fifa World Cup and Uefa European Cup.

However no international team has ever won three major trophies in a row, providing Spain with a real opportunity to become the first nation to do so.

"You've got to enjoy playing in a final, but the main thing is that you win it. The thing that stays in people's minds after a tournament is the winner. Yes, we've already made history, but you have to do more and that means winning this tournament. You make history by winning finals and winning this one would mean a lot more because it would be a milestone that no one has achieved so far", said Xavi.

"I think football has been fair. It hasn't been easy. Our commitment to the way we play wasn't appreciated by many before, but it is clear that it is the right path for Spain. A path that we must stick to even if things don't go our way", Xavi responded when asked about Spain's style of play.

"Italy has always been a competitive opponent. Its style of play has changed a lot. It has a lot of players who want to get on the ball, packing out the midfield with a diamond formation. Pirlo dominates the midfield, with Balotelli and Cassano up front. The team doesn't play the Catenaccio system anymore, so the players are further forward", was the player's response to questions about Spain's final opponents.

Spain meet Italy Sunday evening in the Olympic Stadium in Kiev to contest the Euro 2012 final.

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