Xavi hopes Barcelona can ‘fight like animals’ in UCL tie against Bayern after shock defeat to Real Betis

La Liga: After their shock 0-1 defeat to Real Betis at home, Barcelona face a stiff test as they head to Munich, needing to beat Bayern to keep their chances of reaching the Champions League knockout stages alive.

Barcelona boss Xavi said on Saturday that their shock defeat in the La Liga to Real Betis at home doesn't affect their chances of reaching the Champions League Round of 16 as they face Bayern Munich in a crunch Group E clash midweek. Xavi suffered his first defeat as Barcelona manager as the La Liga giants were stunned 0-1 by Real Betis at home.

Striker Juanmi Jimenez finished off a well-orchestrated counterattack to take Betis’ winner in the 79th minute at Camp Nou.