Speaking as a co-analyst on SuperSport alongside ex-Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke, the former Everton star lauded the efforts of the Catalans in seeing out the game and boosting their chances of coming out top in the tie.

"They didn't play their best game tonight but we saw a Barcelona side that was very professional", Yobo said in his post-match analysis.

"They came here needing a result from it, and they just stuck their heads into it and got that win. It's a good one for them to take back home.

"They looked a bit tired in the second period but credit to them, they remained mentally outstanding."