Soccer-Barcelona are ready to step up in Champions League says Xavi

Soccer Football - LaLiga - FC Barcelona v Real Betis - Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain - September 16, 2023 FC Barcelona's Joao Cancelo celebrates scoring their fifth goal with Inigo Martinez, Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal and Jules Kounde REUTERS/Albert Gea

BARCELONA, Spain (Reuters) -Barcelona must turn good performances into positive results in the Champions League said coach Xavi Hernandez as they prepare to open their Group H campaign at home to Belgian champions Royal Antwerp on Tuesday.

Barca, who won their 27th LaLiga title last season, enjoyed a thumping 5-0 win over Real Betis on Saturday with the club's mix of young talent and experience bolstered by new signings Joao Cancelo, Joao Felix and Ilkay Gundogan.