The Catalans will face Bayern Munich in a must-win match this week.
Xavi Hernandez has admitted Barcelona are in an “uncomfortable situation” ahead of their upcoming Champions League decider against Bayern Munich.
A 3-3 draw against Inter saw Barca’s qualification chances grow dimmer last week. The Catalans must win both of their remaining games while hoping Inter would drop points elsewhere in the group.
Speaking in a pre-match press conference, the Barcelona boss said: “It’s not so much that we require a miracle because we have a slight bit of hope.
“We know it doesn’t all depend on us, making it an uncomfortable situation.
“But we know that regardless of what happens in Milan, we face an important match. We have to beat Bayern to show we can compete at this level.
“While there is a little hope we must not lose it. We have done our homework. This competition is being cruel to us, but it’s the reality we face.”
Asked about the possibility of Barca’s relegation to the Europa League, he responded: “If we have to play in that competition, we will compete.
“The [Europa League] is not something we’re thinking about yet.
“But if we do compete in that competition we’ll go out and fight like lions to win it.”
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