Soccer-Xavi looking forward to Benfica clash as Barca seek revenge


FILE PHOTO: Barcelona's Xavi Hernandez announces the pregnancy of his wife Nuria Cunillera during his farewell event at Auditori 1899 in Nou Camp stadium Barcelona, Spain June 3, 2015. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez said on Monday he is relishing the challenge of facing Benfica in the Champions League as they look to avenge their defeat by the Portuguese side in Lisbon earlier in the campaign.

A win on Tuesday will ensure Barcelona reach the last 16 of Europe's elite club competition with a match in hand, despite a difficult start to the campaign following 3-0 defeats by both Bayern Munich and Benfica.

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