« It’s going to be tough against PSG, » concedes Barcelona coach Xavi

PSG will face FC Barcelona in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. For Xavi, it will be tough, for sure.

Robert Lewandowski already sees himself in the Champions League semi-finals, but his coach, Xavi, is much more measured. The draw isn’t necessarily the best for the FC Barcelona coach. « It’s one of the toughest opponents to face. I know Luis Enrique, a brilliant coach, and some of his players. Luis Enrique’s teams work very hard. »

But Xavi believes that Barcelona has a slight advantage: « We will play the return leg at home, and we hope to have a good qualification round, but it will be difficult. It’s time to dream. »

« It’s one of the best teams in Europe, » Xavi says in remarks relayed by L’Equipe. « Paris may be the favorite. Although we have more history, the reality is that it’s not the same. We can’t spend as much on recruiting. But it’s time to be excited. It’s the decisive moment of the season, and we have to show on the field that we are ready to compete. »