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Barcelona midfielder Xavi spoke of injustice following his side's elimination from the Champions League semifinal at the hands of Manchester United.
A memorable goal by Paul Scholes was all that separated the two European giants over the course of two legs, but the little Spaniard is adamant that Barcelona were the better team throughout.
“Manchester United never dominated the two games and we deserved to reach the final,” Xavi lamented.
“This was a major disappointment for us because we almost had it in our grasp.
“The key moment was their goal and this is hard for us to take. We were better than United and it is difficult to accept being out of the semi-final.
“People were talking about a battle between Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, but I thought I played better than the Portuguese player in the two games. It has come down to that solo goal.
“It did not come down to the pressure of the game because the Barcelona players are used to that.”
Frank Rijkaard's future a the club looks far from certain as a result of the loss, but Xavi insists that the team is not in need of radical changes.
“With the team we have got, to go two years without a trophy is incredible,” he added.
“The spirit in the dressing room is good, I can be very clear and strong about that.
“We know we have not achieved our objectives and if the directors want to make changes, that will happen because they are the ones in charge.”
Derek Wanner, Goal.com
; it's a game of BOTH offense and defence.
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