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Xavi Hernadez "Pissed Off "After Barcelona's UEFA Champions League exit

Xavi Hernadez "Pissed Off "After Barcelona's UEFA Champions League exit

FC Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez could not hide his anger after the Catalans failed to make it past the UEFA Champions League group stages for the first time since 2000.

Click through the gallery above to see action from Barca's loss to Bayern.

Blaugrana finished third in their Champions League group for the first time since the 2000/2001 seasons after suffering a 3-0 defeat to Bayern Munich on Wednesday night.

It was the second time this season that the Catalan outfit conceded three against the Bavarians and Xavi was not happy with how they were dominated.

"They've dominated us, we always want to dominate and subdue our rival but it's been the other way around," Xavi said post-match in comments carried by Marca.

Read: Barca Miss Out On UCL Last 16 For First Time Since 2000

"We have to demand more of ourselves. We're Barcelona. This has to be a turning point to change the dynamic and many things. We haven't competed. This is the Champions League.

"But this is our reality. It's the situation we face, and we have to face the situation with dignity. Today begins a new era and a new stage. I'm p***** off. This is our reality and it p***** me off. But we have to face it.

"There's no other way. Today a new stage begins and we start from scratch. Our goal is the Champions League, not the Europa League. We have to work hard. I don't like the word failure, because we have tried. I love this club and I will give my life to make it work."

Here are the highest-paid players in the Champions League this season:

10. Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich) – £348 000
10. Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich) – £348 000 a week before tax
9. David de Gea (Manchester United) – £372 000 a w
9. David de Gea (Manchester United) – £372 000 a week before tax
8. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) – £382 000 a
8. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) – £382 000 a week before tax
7. Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) – £382 00
7. Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) – £382 000 a week before tax
6. Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain) – £408 000
6. Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain) – £408 000 a week before tax
5. Gareth Bale (Real Madrid) – £497 000 a week bef
5. Gareth Bale (Real Madrid) – £497 000 a week before tax
4. Luis Suarez (Atletico Madrid) – £571 000 a week
4. Luis Suarez (Atletico Madrid) – £571 000 a week before tax
3. Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid) – £594 000
3. Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid) – £594 000 a week before tax
2. Neymar (Paris Saint-Germain) – £602 000 a week
2. Neymar (Paris Saint-Germain) – £602 000 a week before tax
1. Lionel Messi (Paris Saint-Germain) – £940 000 a
1. Lionel Messi (Paris Saint-Germain) – £940 000 a week before tax

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