EUROPA LEAGUE

Eintracht coach Glasner wants victory in Barcelona

Oliver Glasner speaks at the team's press conference ahead of quarter final match against Barcelona. Photo: Arne Dedert/dpa.
Following the 1-1 draw in the first leg in Frankfurt, Barcelona head coach Xavi sees his team under pressure

 Eintracht Frankfurt and coach Oliver Glasner are full of confidence going into their Europa League quarter-final return leg at Barcelona on Thursday after a 1-1 draw last week.

"There can only be one goal, that's progressing to the semi-final," Glasner told reporters Wednesday. "Therefore we need at least a draw.

"We know that it is a difficult task.

"We go into the game with very, very great respect for Barcelona. We're looking forward to a wonderful Europa League night."

An astonishing 20,000-25,000 Frankfurt fans have made the journey to back their team in Spain.

It is unclear whether they will see key Swiss midfielder Djibril Sow on the pitch after a knee injury. Glasner said there was a "question mark" on his involvement and a decision would be made on matchday.

Barca under pressure

Following the 1-1 draw in the first leg, Barcelona head coach Xavi sees his team under pressure. "We all know this club very well. It is the most demanding club. We have a duty to win and play well," the manager said.

When asked, Xavi avoided making any comments about the rumours that Bayern Munich top scorer Robert Lewandowski is set for a move to Barcelona.

"I understand the question, but this is not the time. It is time to focus on tomorrow's game and not on transfers. He is a great player. I can't say more about it," Xavi stressed.