Barcelona goalscorer Fermin Lopez: We always believed in Xavi

Football
13 Mar 2024 • 9:27 AM MYT
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Barcelona attacker Fermin Lopez was thrilled scorng in their 3-1 Champions League win against Napoli.

Lopez, Joao Cancelo and Robert Lewandowski struck as Barca reach the quarterfinals 4-2 on aggregate.

Lopez later said: "That's four years this club has waited to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Champions League this means real joy for the squad, the coach, the injured players, the fans.

"It was important that we started this match really well. We had some chances and, after a few hits on goal, mine went in. I'm very happy with that.

"We always believed in our coach. We've felt a sense of liberation because he's taken the pressure off everyone, he's brought tranquility to a tough situation. Tonight the stadium was full and we really felt the force of our fans. We're delighted to be through - it's not time to think about the draw right now."