The Spanish midfielder was unhappy about Barcelona’s draw with Massimiliano Allegri's side, who managed to hold La Blaugrana to a goalless draw.
Barcelona travelled to the San Siro for their UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg in search of a win but failed in their pursuit as they found a resilient AC Milan.
The Serie A side kept the reigning European champions at bay with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alessandro-Nesta-c4735 and Co. keeping a close check on Barca attackers.
Both sides got several chances to score but wasted the opportunities as the minutes dragged on. The Catalan outfit had a goal ruled offside, while their penalty appeals were also turned down.
2010 FIFA World Cup winner, Xavi, was upset with the final result of the match and did not shy away from voicing his feelings.
The 32-year-old claimed that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Christian-Abbiati-c9046.
“In the first few minutes we had some problems, but after that we did well."
"We had a great match and we dominated. We had several chances to score. We were unable to score, but we deserved to win.”
"There was also a penalty in our favour. Christian Abbiati's foul on http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alexis-Sánchez-c4979 was clear."
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Javier-Mascherano-c18071 echoed Xavi’s sentiments and criticised Milan for their defensive approach.
The Argentine midfielder was also disappointed by the playing conditions as he voiced his frustrations regarding the pitch.
"A defensive Milan? Everyone does what is best for them," the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 midfielder remarked.
"The pitch? It was bad, but I do not think that Milan wanted to play on a pitch like that either. It is just that they are not able to find a solution to this problem."
The return leg is scheduled to be played on April 4th at the Camp Nou, with the fixture open for grabs.
Result of the first leg has been more favourable for the Rossoneri, who command a slight advantage after not conceding an away goal against a disciplined outfit led by the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gerard-c14664 Pique.
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