Barcelona boss Xavi said the Champions League had been “very cruel” to his side as he was left facing the prospect of a second successive group-stage elimination, despite a thrilling fightback against Inter Milan.
Robert Lewandowski scored two late goals — including a stoppage-time header — to earn a 3-3 draw at the Camp Nou.
Barcelona remains in third place in Group B, three points behind InterWith two matches remaining, it is now a draw.
However, their poor head-to-head record against Inter means the Italians will join Bayern Munich if they beat Viktoria Plzen, who is bottom of the group.
Xavi rued his side’s defensive mistakes and said they must swiftly turn their focus to Sunday’s Clasico showdown with