Xavi hails 'big step forward' after Barca reach knockout stage

Barcelona reached the last-16 with a game to spare after a 2-1 win over Porto on Tuesday.

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00:00 It's very important, not only for me, but for the club as well.

00:05 The club had been playing in the Europa League for two years.

00:09 It's very important, it gives us confidence, it gives us morale,

00:14 and above all it gives the players the confidence to believe in themselves.

00:17 We're playing in the Champions League, we're in the group,

00:20 we're not in the top of the table yet, we want to be in the top of the table,

00:24 but it's a very important step.

00:26 It means a lot to be in the group, to be in the top of the table.

00:31 We're seeing how the other groups are doing,

00:33 the difficulty all teams have in qualifying.

00:36 It's very important, the team has grown, it's an evidence,

00:40 we're doing things well, today is a very good game against a great team.

00:44 I think that Porto, if I'm not mistaken, will go far and give the Champions League a fight.

00:49 It's a big step forward for the club, for the staff, for the players, for everyone.

00:54 I think it's a day to be very happy and satisfied.