They didn't believe in me — Xavi defies critics as Barca knock out Osimhen's Napoli

Fermin Lopez, Joao Cancelo, and Robert Lewandowski scored in a 3-1 win over the reigning Italian champions, securing a 4-2 aggregate victory.

Amir Rrahmani's 30th-minute goal narrowed the deficit, setting up a tense encounter after Barca's early 2-0 lead.

Lewandowski's goal in the final minutes sealed the Catalan giants' spot in the last eight for the first time in four years.

Xavi, who will leave his role in the summer, said:

"People didn't believe me. They said we would lose the dressing room.

"We received a lot of criticism and the team showed that it can compete in Europe.

"I have already said that they will take a step forward with my decision at the end of the season. And so it was, wasn't it?"

Barca are 8 points behind Real Madrid in the race for the LaLiga title, but will believe they can upset the odds in the Champions League.