Barcelona coach Quique Setien was delighted with their performance for victory over Champions League opponents Napoli.
The result sees Barca reach the quarterfinals and a one-off game against Bayern Munich.
"What we've done wasn't easy," Setien explained. "We had to defend with intelligence.
"They're one of the best teams in Italy."
Setien concluded by heaping praise on Napoli boss Gennaro Gattuso.
"I congratulated him for the extraordinary work he's doing and the evolution his team have undergone," he said.
"He deserves a lot of credit and they keep getting better.
"I'm a big admirer of his."