Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez is convinced that the return match with Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League will be very difficult, although his team won 3:2 in the first match in Paris, Topsport reported.
"It is a very big opportunity for us as a club. We play at home, which is a plus - "Montjuic" should provide a magical night as the "Camp Nou" before. It will be like the first game. We will have a high defensive line, we have to show character to continue. I think our chances are equal. "They are one of the best teams and they have one of the best coaches in the world," Xavi said at his press conference.
"I like both Pedri and Gundogan. If there is an opportunity to play together. They look alike, they give us rhythm, the last pass", the coach also said.
"The key to success is the team - in defense, in attack. We have to leave our skins and our lives to win," he is emphatic.
"Laporta told me he wanted me to stay. This is an important moment for Barcelonaism. Our president is fantastic. He wanted to give us confidence, he was emotional. We have regained the hope we lacked during the season," the Catalan added.
"I am very motivated, pleased and proud that we are in the quarter-finals and have the opportunity to reach the semi-finals after 5 years. I haven't seen a single PSG game under Luis Enrique where the team didn't attack. It will be like that tomorrow as well", the specialist is emphatic.
"I will congratulate Dembele. People like to show what they feel. Sorry to see you go, you were in good shape. But I have no bad feelings, I will congratulate him because I respect him," he said of the French international.
"Guardiola, Luis Enrique and Luis Aragones are the three coaches who have influenced me the most," said Xavi.