- The former Sevilla man admits he would be happy not to play in the Champions League if it guaranteed his side success in Europe's primary club competition
Barcelona full-back Aleix Vidal has warned his team-mates that their Champions League last-16 tie against Arsenal is far from over.
The Premier League side impressed in the first leg at the Emirates Stadium but still suffered a 2-0 defeat, with Arsene Wenger's men facing a tough task in the second leg at the Camp Nou on Wednesday.
And while the Brazilian defender is confident his side will advance, he believes they must maintain their focus.
"We cannot relax because if they score a goal, they will be right back in the tie.
"Even when you're the better team, nerves can get to you and affect you, so we will try to stay calm and focus on that."
"2-0 is an important advantage for us because it means we depend on ourselves against a quality rival like Arsenal.
"If we maintain the level we have shown up until today, we will make it through the tie."The former Sevilla man tasted glory in the Europa League last season, but has yet to play in the continent's premier tournament since moving to Barcelona last summer.
"The Champions League is a competition that all footballers dream of winning once in their life, but it's in the hands of the coach if I play," he continued."If I knew we would win the Champions League, I would be happy not to make my debut at all."
Barcelona full-back Aleix Vidal has warned his team-mates that their Champions League last-16 tie against Arsenal is far from over.
The Premier League side impressed in the first leg at the Emirates Stadium but still suffered a 2-0 defeat, with Arsene Wenger's men facing a tough task in the second leg at the Camp Nou on Wednesday.
"We cannot relax because if they score a goal, they will be right back in the tie.
"Even when you're the better team, nerves can get to you and affect you, so we will try to stay calm and focus on that."
"If we maintain the level we have shown up until today, we will make it through the tie."The former Sevilla man tasted glory in the Europa League last season, but has yet to play in the continent's premier tournament since moving to Barcelona last summer.
"The Champions League is a competition that all footballers dream of winning once in their life, but it's in the hands of the coach if I play," he continued."If I knew we would win the Champions League, I would be happy not to make my debut at all."
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