"I think we had a great match, both offensively and defensively," Xavi told reporters.
"The team did some things to deserve to win, but this is the Champions League.
"But I leave here satisfied. Satisfied, but a bit bitter because from my point of view, we could have won," he said.
Barcelona host Napoli, last year's Serie A champions, in the return leg on March 12. They return to LaLiga action on Saturday with the visit of Getafe.
Published 22 February 2024, 07:24 IST