Xavi, coach of Barcelona, spoke at a press conference on the eve of the second leg of the round of 16 match of Champions League against NapoliThe first leg, over two weeks ago at the Maradona, ended in a draw: we therefore start with a 1-1 draw between Lewandowski and Osimhen.
"We are ready and highly motivated for this challenge. - the words of the technician -The key element for us is enthusiasm. It's been four years since we last reached the quarterfinals, and we'll be facing a team that is the Italian champion and may not be at its best, but it's still a top-class team. Our goal is to give the fans a magical night. I don't think there are any favorites, but we'll definitely have their support on our side."
"I think there are similarities between Napoli and Barcelona. Both teams are solid and dynamic. The players are comfortable on the pitch. Despite the absences, we too are approaching the match with confidence. We'll have to compete at our best and demonstrate our capabilities. We did better than them at the Maradona and we need to repeat that."
"We want to reverse the trend of recent years and prove we can compete at this level. We won't accept absences as an excuse, but rather as additional motivation. We're not afraid of failure; on the contrary, we feel the need to compete and do well in this competition."
We must manage every detail carefully, showing patience in attack and defensive solidity. We have experienced players, but also promising youngsters who know how to do their job well. From what we've analyzed by watching their games, we expect a courageous Napoli. We anticipate an open and spectacular match. Napoli won't speculate, they'll attack and overcome the opposition's pressure. We know we're facing the Italian champions and we're ready for the challenge.
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