Former UEFA Champions League winners Barcelona are in a do-or-die situation ahead of Tuesday’s Last 16 clash against Arsenal. Only a victory will see them through.
After suffering a 2-1 defeat in London with the rest of his team mates, midfielder Andres Iniesta is focused on defeating the Gunners at the Camp Nou. According to the Spaniard, Tuesday’s Champions League clash represents more than just a knock-out stage match to Barcelona. Football365.com quoted Iniesta as saying:
“For us, there are no doubts. This is the first final of this season and we cannot fail at home and with the support of our fans.”
At the Camp Nou, this season, Barcelona have dismantled teams and their last victory over Real Madrid in La Liga is a marker of their strength on home soil. The Catalans are hoping to add Arsenal to their list of victims, but it may not prove to be that easy as Iniesta senses it.
With Cesc Fabregas poised to feature in the game, the Gunners have received a boost of confidence. However, Iniesta insists that Barcelona won’t make the mistake of eying one player.
“We have analysed Arsenal, and Cesc is not exclusively the key man,” the Spaniard said.
“Wilshere is also very important for Arsenal. He is still young, but could go far and be the chief in the team.”
Jack Wilshere played a major role in Barcelona’s downfall at the Emirates in the first leg of both teams’ Champions League Last 16 tie. Will the Catalans contain him this time?
“For us, there are no doubts. This is the first final of this season and we cannot fail at home and with the support of our fans.”
At the Camp Nou, this season, Barcelona have dismantled teams and their last victory over Real Madrid in La Liga is a marker of their strength on home soil. The Catalans are hoping to add Arsenal to their list of victims, but it may not prove to be that easy as Iniesta senses it.
With Cesc Fabregas poised to feature in the game, the Gunners have received a boost of confidence. However, Iniesta insists that Barcelona won’t make the mistake of eying one player.
“We have analysed Arsenal, and Cesc is not exclusively the key man,” the Spaniard said.
“Wilshere is also very important for Arsenal. He is still young, but could go far and be the chief in the team.”
Jack Wilshere played a major role in Barcelona’s downfall at the Emirates in the first leg of both teams’ Champions League Last 16 tie. Will the Catalans contain him this time?
