Xavi seeks a positive Barca for Champions League place last-16

Madrid, 23 Nov : FC Barcelonas coach Xavi Hernandez insists that every game is important as he gets ready for Tuesdays Champions League match at Benfica.

This clash will be a major influence on Barca’s rest of the seasonBarcas win against Portugal will secure their spot in the knockout phase of the competition.

A loss or draw for Barca would mean they are out of the competition altogether and have to accept a place for the less profitable Europa League next year "Every game matters, but we are Barca, and every game counts," stated Xavi.He said he considered the game an "opportunity.

" This is an opportunity to reach the final 16 and get revenge on Barca.According to Xinhua, the coach said that "Were playing at home" and "I like the challenge." Xavi faces serious selection issues.

Ousmane Dembele and Sergio Kun Aguero, Martin Braithwaite and Sergio Kun Aguero, all of whom missed the Espanyol win on November 20, are not able to play.Meanwhile, Ilias, Abde and Ilias, both young wingers who were there, werent included in Barca’s Champions League squad "We will have to see (Sergino Dest) is, and see how Ousmane or Sergi Roberto are," stated Xavi.

The coach commented, "We dont have any pure wingers.Maybe Coutinho could play, or (Yusuf] Demir.So well take what we have.

" Well find out if Benfica is better tomorrow.Espanyol was better and we deserved to win more goals.

But you need to prove that on the pitch.Barca isnt in a place where they can feel too confident, but it is important to remain positive and optimistic.

"We have to be bold and attack in order to win the victory we need in the last 16," Xavi said.akm #Xavi #Barca #League.