Ahead Of Barcelona Guest At Inter Milan Headquarters, Xavi Kenang Sad Moments In 2010

Barcelona coach, Xavi Hernandez. (PHOTO/INSTAGRAM @xavi)

JAKARTA - Barcelona will face Inter Milan in the 2022/2023 Champions League continued, Wednesday, October 5 in the morning WIB.

Ahead of this match, Xavi Hernandez recalled the sad moment when Barcelona lost to Inter in 2010.

The visitors had a bitter memory against Inter in the same place and competition in the 2009/2010 season. At that time, Xavi, who was still a Blaugrana player, had to be willing to see his team lose 1-3 to the Nerazzurri in the first leg of the semifinals.

"[The match] there is a lot of controversy. It is a sad memory for us," Xavi said as reported by Football Italia.

At that time Barcelona took the lead through Pedro Rodriguez's goal in the first half. Inter then equalized the score through although Sneijder before halftime, followed by goals from Maicon and Diego Milito in the second half.

In the second leg, Barcelona managed to avenge their defeat. However, the victory through Gerard Pique's single goal at that time could not save them from qualifying for the final.

Inter then continued their journey by coming out as champions of the season. In the final match, they won two goals without reply to Bayern Munich.

"We are ahead, but they have a great team trained by (Jose) Mourinho. After losing at Meazza, we cannot return the situation at home," said Xavi.

The victory over Barcelona was Inter's only victory in their six latest meetings. It was also a win on five New Year's occasions to host the Blaugrana.