Xavi Hernandez has labelled Barcelona 's mouth-watering Europa League clash with Manchester United the "worst" possible draw.
The two European heavyweights will face off in February in a bid to reach the 16, having both endured disappointing group stages. Barcelona were demoted from the Champions League after finishing third in a group which contained fellow giants Bayern Munich and Inter Milan.
Meanwhile, United finished second in their Europa League group on goal difference, with Thursday's 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad proving futile. Now set to face one another next year, Xavi has bemoaned Barcelona's luck in a glowing compliment to Erik ten Hag 's United.