Barcelona Manager Xavi Hernandez Provides Insight on the Team’s 1-0 Loss to Shakhtar Donetsk in Champions League
Xavi Hernandez, the Barcelona boss, shed light on his team’s 1-0 defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk in Tuesday’s Champions League match.
Xavi observed as Danylo Sikan’s first-half goal secured a victory for Shakhtar Donetsk at Volksparkstadion.
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Barcelona managed only one shot on target compared to Shakhtar Donetsk’s four.
In his post-game remarks, Xavi acknowledged that Barcelona did not perform well against the hosts and admitted that his team made a significant mistake against Shakhtar Donetsk.
The Spaniard told the media (h/t BarcaBlaugranes):
“We have not played a good game. Nothing has gone as planned.
“We wanted to confirm the classification but it is a clear step backwards. The Champions League demands the highest level but we have not found it. We are angry.
“We could not fail and we have failed. It’s a big mistake on our part.”
Barcelona still top Group H with nine points from four matches.