FC Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez says he has the backing of the club despite their disappointing UEFA Champions League group stage exit this week.
The Catalan giants will be playing Europa League for the second straight season after the 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich confirmed their third-place finish in the group.
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A lot was expected of Barcelona after bringing in a number of signings in the last transfer despite their financial troubles, but Xavi says he still believes in the project.
"I feel the belief in what we are doing," Xavi said at his pre-match press conference, as per ESPN
"There is complete confidence in the project. The expectations are high and it's not what we hoped for, going out of the Champions League. We have to accept the criticism and work hard.
"There are no doubts results will come. I have the confidence of the president [Joan Laporta], the board and [directors of football] Mateu [Alemany] and Jordi [Cruyff]. There is nothing for it but to keep working hard.
"We are doing well. That could be seen in Munich and in performances against Athletic [Bilbao], Villarreal, Real Sociedad, Sevilla ... Results cannot be a distraction. We can't change course from the ideas we have. Results will come and, if they don't, another coach will come in -- that's the law of life."
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