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‘In a footballing rut’

Barcelona manager Xavi rues team’s good chance to qualify; harps on need to reset their game after shocking 0-1 loss to Shakhtar Donetsk in Hamburg

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Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski reacts after a missed opportunity against FC Shakhtar Donetsk in Hamburg on Tuesday. Pic/Getty Images

Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski reacts after a missed opportunity against FC Shakhtar Donetsk in Hamburg on Tuesday. Pic/Getty Images

Barcelona slumped to a 0-1 defeat against Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday, spurning the chance to seal early qualification to the Champions League knockout stages. Danylo Sikan’s dipping header in the 40th minute secured Shakhtar a famous victory as Xavi Hernandez’s flat Spanish champions failed to trouble their Ukrainian opponents.

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