Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández expressed his disappointment as his team was held to a 1-1 draw by Napoli in the Champions League round-of-16 clash at the Stadio Maradona. Robert Lewandowski put Barcelona ahead in the 60th minute, but Victor Osimhen's equalizer for Napoli leveled the score in the 75th minute, setting up an intriguing second leg in March.
Xavi acknowledged that Barcelona lacked maturity in crucial moments of the game, despite playing well and defending solidly. He highlighted the need for his team to show more control, personality, and aggression when leading. However, he praised the overall performance of the team and emphasized the importance of maintaining a similar style of play to secure positive results in the future.
