PSG boss Luis Enrique welcomed Barcelona manager Xavi with a warm hug before Champions League quarter-final clash.

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• Luis Enrique hugged Xavi before kick-off
• PSG host Barcelona in the first leg
• Raphinha handed his team a first-half lead

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Barcelona are currently in action against Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final fixture in Paris. Ahead of kick-off, PSG boss Luis Enrique caught up with Xavi as the two former Barca players hugged each other.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The last time the Catalan giants won the Champions League was back in the 2014/15 season when Luis Enrique was in charge of the club and Xavi was the captain. Under the duo's leadership, Barcelona won the treble for the second time in the club's history.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA?

  Xavi's side broke the deadlock courtesy of Raphinha's strike in the 37th minute and they will now aim to hold on to the lead in the second half. They will be next seen in action in La Liga on Saturday as they face Cadiz.

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