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​Bilic: I'll use Barcelona result to inspire West Ham

West Ham travel to face Bournemouth in the Premier League and boss Slaven Bilic said he will use Barcelona's thrilling comeback victory against Paris St Germain as an example to his squad.

The Spanish side scored two injury-time goals to secure their passage through to the quarter-finals on a dramatic night of Champions League football.

"Of course I watched it, and it has to put a smile on your face," said Bilic.

"It was everything that football is all about; quality, great goals. We are always talking about it not being over and yesterday is proof of that.

"You see the quality of the players and on the other hand how big, massive players with a lot of experience in the Champions League and so many games behind them in their careers crumbled under such amount of pressure. That is unbelievable.

"It is a great game that you can use in talks with your players. Not only Barcelona but also from the PSG side. It was an unbelievable game to watch."

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