This Tuesday, Barcelona will qualify for the round of 16 of the Champions League against Porto. Xavi Hernández's team, which missed the first opportunity after the setback against Shakhtar, continues to depend on itself to break the spell of the last two seasons, when they did not advance beyond the group stage.
The blaugranas host Porto, which is also playing for a place in the round of 16 of the top European competition. Both are tied on nine points, three ahead of the Ukrainian team, which has six.
Barcelona and Porto do the math. A draw could seal the objective for both if Shakhtar loses to Antwerp, but the leadership of Group H would be defined on the last day. The Blaugranas qualify if they beat Porto and the Ukrainian team does not beat Antwerp.
The culés know that it is the first final of the season. "Tomorrow's match is approached as a final. We know how important it is for us as a team and as a club. We were already able to qualify against Shakhtar; it is a very important match," winger Joao explained in the press conference prior to the match. I cancel.
However, he acknowledged that they do not arrive at the best time, after the draw in Vallecas against Rayo Vallecano and with doubts in the team's game. "It is a not so good moment for everyone, but that is not resolved individually, but collectively. I think we are going to achieve it. We work and we have the ambition to win titles," said the player on loan from Manchester City.
The match between Barcelona and Porto, corresponding to the fifth day of the Champions League, will be played this Tuesday, November 28, at 9:00 p.m. at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium. The meeting can be seen on television on Movistar and can also be followed live through the La Vanguardia website.
