Barcelona head coach Xavi praised the victory over Porto and the club's entry into the Champions League playoffs.
Let us note that the Catalans reached the 1/8 finals of the Champions League for the first time without Messi and under Xavi; previously there was only the playoffs of the European Championship.
Xavi admitted that he was pleased with the team and the spirit that his players showed on the field. Not all of the team's problems have been resolved, but today there is something to congratulate them on.
“I'm very happy for the team and the club.. We had to reach the 1/8 finals after two failures that brought us to the League of Legends. We played a great match against a great team, we reacted correctly to the missed goal. At 0:1 everything was seen in gloomy colors. In the second half we were superior to Porto.
I told the players that they need to take more risks, send the ball forward. Cancelo remained free and we found him with a pass. Iñaki Pena played a great match and showed amazing character. He not only helped us with saves, but also in the draw.
In Barcelona it is not possible that all problems are solved, but on this day the club can be congratulated,” Xavi was quoted as saying by Diario Sport.
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