Although defeated Arsenal 2-1 at the Emirates in the Champions League last 16 match, midfielder Xavi Hernandez still considered the most favorite Barcelona win the Champions League 2010/2011. At the Nou Camp in the second game, Tuesday, March 8, 2011 later, Xavi optimistic Barca could reverse the situation. Moreover, they only took the victory 1-0. At least, Barca want to repeat last season's scenario. After being held 2-2 at Emirates, Arsenal massacred Barca 4-1. "We are still the favorite to win this fight, because we were always optimistic able to reverse the situation and win at the Nou Camp when appearing in front of his own supporters," said Xavi. 2-1 defeat is hard to believe, because actually Barca deserved to win because of better control of the game, and has been playing good football. However, Barca was unable to maintain its superiority in the first duel in the Emirates. Excellence through David Villa, but Barca then forced to give up 2-1. "The defeat is obviously not fair because we play better than Arsenal. But there are still 90 minutes of the game again. It's a shame if the result this time was no different," said Xavi. Meanwhile, Barca defender Maxwell assessing the results it was a bad experience. "This is a lesson. Arsenal never gave up and very confident," said Maxwell. In that game, Barcelona game in control. But Arsenal can play more effectively by scoring more goals than the number of opportunities fewer. Maxwell insisted his team would not give up so easily. The second leg at home will be the moment of awakening.
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