The former Gunners captain has stated his desire to face his former club in the next round of the UEFA Champions League, especially after they finished second in their respective group and have been seeded in one of the teams who can face La Blaugrana.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 were able to top their group, even though they drew the last group stage fixture against Benfica.
Tito Vilanova played a second string side in the last game of the UEFA Champions League and the game ended in a goalless draw even though Benfica tried their best to get something out of the difficult away fixture.
Since La Blaugrana have topped their group in the Champions League, they can now play any non-Spanish side which has finished second in any other group of the competition.
One of the teams which fall within this criteria include the North London side, Arsenal, who were unable to top their respective group and can be drawn against the mighty Barcelona, who are currently in scintillating form.
If the Catalan giants are drawn against Arsenal, it would mean that Cesc Fabregas will be playing against his former club, one which he used to captain when he was a part of it.
The former Arsenal star recently spoke to the press and expressed how he would really love to go back to North London during this UEFA Champions League Round of 16 and play against his former club, Arsenal.
“I think at this stage of the competition, all teams are difficult, but I would be thrilled, for love and affinity, if I could face Arsenal back in London and face all the people that I have played with for so many years. it would be a very special tie for
me.”
Cesc Fabregas always wanted to join Barcelona after leaving for Arsenal from the Barcelona youth academy.
After three years of trying, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 skipper was finally able to make his dream move to the Nou Camp, and also played under the legendary Barcelona coach, Josep Guardiola; however, he could not win much under him.
Barcelona are currently at the top of the Spanish La Liga and have also managed to top their respective group in the UEFA Champions League.
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