Barcelona head coach Xavi talked about the departure of the Catalans from the Champions League, who will face Manchester United in the first match of the Europa League 1/16 finals. Transmits words brand.
“I still get angry when I listen to the Champions League anthem at home. We weren’t at our best in the group stage. The Europa League is a very nice and difficult tournament and we will fight here. We are happy that we got through this,” said Xavi.
As a reminder, Barcelona finished third in the Champions League Group C with seven points from six matches. The Catalans were in the same group as Bayern, Inter and Viktoria Pilsen. Manchester United are in the 2nd place in Group E of the Europa League with 15 points. The Spanish “Real Sociedad” left the group with the first place. Moldovan “Sheriff” took third place, and “Omonia” closed the table.
Formerly Spanish State Commission for Combating Violence and Racism in Sport announced There is a high risk in the match between Barcelona and Manchester United.
The match will be played on February 16 at the Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona.