Champions League
Xavi: ‘We will see the Inter game in the dressing room although we have little hope of progressing’
Xavi admitted at a press conference that he will watch Inter – Plzen in the “Camp Nou” dressing room together with the Barcelona players, stressing that hopes of qualifying for the “16” of the Champions League are now low.
Barcelona meet Bayern Munich at the Camp Nou on Wednesday night (26.10., 22:00, COSMOTE SPORT 2 HD, LIVE from Sportish) However, their mood will depend very much on the outcome of their other group game.
The reason for Inter – Pilsen (26.10., 19:45, COSMOTE SPORT 2 HD, LIVE from Sportish)whereby the Catalans know that even if they beat Bayern in their own duel, the three points have no significant counterpoint in terms of qualifying for the “16” of the Champions League if the Milanese have previously won.
For his part, Xavi was asked to comment on this scene formed after the matches of the 4th matchday, with the “Barca” manager admitting that his team has little hope but revealing that he will gather together with his players Dressing room two hours before the game against Bayern to watch the other group game on TV.
“We watch the game together in the dressing room. I’m always positive, but when it’s not up to you, you’re not so optimistic. It’s logical, it’s human, most chances don’t lie with us.” Xavi pointed out to add meaningfully:
“Our goal for the game against Bayern is to play well regardless of the Inter result. We have to prove that we can keep up with certain opponents.”
Source: Sport 24
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