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Xavi talks Champions League, Pedri, Ronald Araujo and Joao Felix ahead of Antwerp

Xavi faced faced the press to discuss his team’s Champions League campaign ahead of their opening group game against Antwerp.

Mark van Bommel returns to Barca on Tuesday with his Antwerp side, with Barca heading into the game after a big win over Betis.

Xavi spoke about his team’s European ambitions, Pedri’s fitness, his options in attack and when he expects Ronald Araujo to return from injury.

Here are the best bits:

Xavi on Champions League

It is a privilege to be in the Champions League. It is time to take a step forward and become great again.