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Xavi Talks Barcelona's Champions League Struggles, Camp Nou Coaching Ambition

Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez has pinpointed the team's failure to dominate matches the way they used to as one of the reasons for their recent struggles in the UEFA Champions League.

Barca have suffered disappointing European exits in the last two seasons at the hands of AS Roma and Liverpool from commanding 4-1 and 3-0 positions, respectively.

Xavi, who captained the side to their most recent Champions League win in 2015, told TV3 (h/t Marca):

"I think Barcelona have to dominate games again, otherwise it is impossible to win the Champions League.