Barcelona coach Xavi on Benfica stalemate: I'm proud how we played

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24 Nov 2021 • 7:51 AM MYT
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Barcelona coach Xavi was satisfied after their 0-0 draw with Champions League opponents Benfica.

Xavi admits there's frustration, however, with round 16 qualification still to be clinched.

He said, "We missed an opportunity there but we just have to keep going – there's another opportunity coming up in Munich and we just have to take it.

"Benfica came for a nil-nil. They knew how to play for it, that's a big reason for why we didn't score. The vital thing is that we generated chances. It's a matter of time before the chances go in.

"I want pride and enjoyment around the squad and in the training. That's how I lived my playing life: it's favourable if players aren't bored, if they are light hearted – I'm a guy who's upbeat, I like a joke but it's all designed to make us play better, to win. And tonight I'm hugely proud of the way the team played."


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