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Xavi 'angry' after Barcelona 'dominate' but lose to Bayern Munich

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Barcelona manager Xavi said he was "angry" after his side lost 2-0 to Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Tuesday night in a game he believed they "dominated".

After a frenetic but ultimately goalless first half at the Allianz Arena, Bayern scored twice in four minutes after the break through Lucas Hernandez and Leroy Sane.

The victory moves the German champions top of Group C, three points above second-placed Barca. Barcelona had more possession than Bayern and outshot the hosts 18-13. "I am angry.

I do not like to lose. We have not deserved it," said Xavi, who oversaw a defeat to Bayern last season in his sixth game in charge that sent the Catalans crashing out in the group stage. "Last year I was angry because they were far superior to us.

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