Barcelona manager, Xavi has state4d reasons why his team lost to Manchester United in the Europa League on Thursday,
Xavi said his side didn’t pay attention to details and paid dearly to it.
The Catalans arrived in the UK for the second leg of their Europa League Round of 32 clash with a 2-2 result.
Manchester united defeated Barcelona by 2-1 at the Old Trafford and progressed to the round of 16 in the Europa league.
Robert Lewandowski gave Barca the lead from the penalty spot, before United rallied back thanks to goals from Fred and Antony to win the tie.
“Last season, it was impossible to compete.
“This season was different. We competed well, but the small details make the difference.
“We have to learn from our mistakes and be ready for next season,” Xavi told reporters after the game.
Barcelona return to LaLiga action on Sunday at Almeria, before travelling to bitter rivals Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-finals on Thursday.
Barcelona remains on course to win the La Liga title but have Real Madrid to contend with.