Today’s game between these two teams was a very fierce and interesting one. After the game, Xavi expressed his shocking reaction to how much Arsenal took the game serious as if it was a champions league game. I like the attitude from the team, Arsenal need that fighting spirit and that attitude to compete with the current champions, Manchester City and the best teams in Europe. The game finished in a 5:3 victory for the gunners, next game I think is againt Sevilla which I expect to see same spirit and morale from the Gunners.
Barcelona did not put too much anergy into the game, which is why you perceive it as such. If it's the Champions League, I don't think Arsenal can beat Barcelona; it'll be difficult for them. Because that is not how they will play in the Champions League, but that is how I saw Barcelona last season. It will be difficult for them to defeat Arsenal in the Champions League if they meet in the group stage, because they played pool games in both the Champions League and the Europa League last season. I would like Xavi to do something before the new season begins next month.