Champions League: They’re great – Xavi reveals team he does not want Barcelona to face

Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez has identified FC Porto as the team he does not want his side to face in Champions League knockout stages.

The Spaniard described the Portuguese giants as a great team.

Xavi spoke after his side’s recent UEFA Champions League 2-1 win over Porto.

Speaking to the press after Barcelona defeated Porto in this week’s Champions League group stage tie, Xavi said he would not like his team to face Porto again this season.

“Porto. I would not like to play them again this season. They are a great team,” Xavi said.

Meanwhile, Barcelona have already booked their place in the Champions League knockout stage.

The La Liga champions top Group H with 12 points from five matches.

They are ahead of Porto, Shakhtar and Antwerp.