Xavi has told his players that it’s time to step up, as Champions League football kicks off this week.

The Blaugrana have been disappointing in this competition in recent years, as Barca were knocked out in the group phase in the last two campaigns, and last won the Champions League in 2015.

Xavi has now urged his players to step up – and the goal for now is to simply qualify from their group.

“It’s time to step up in the Champions League tomorrow,” Xavi said in his press conference for the group stage game against Antwerp.

“The players are very enthusiastic, but we must not have an obsession. We must be ourselves and impose our personality.

“The goal for now is to pass the group stage, then we will talk.

“Last year, in Europe, we were good in terms of play but not in results. Now we have strengthened ourselves and we have to show that we can compete and fight for it.”