Barcelona defender Jules Kounde admitted relief after their Champions League win against Porto.

Pepe had Porto ahead before Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix struck for the hosts.

Kounde said later: "We feel really satisfied, really happy to qualify for the knockout round after two straight seasons without staying in this competition.

"First of all let's recognise Porto's quality. They pressed us well but it was clear that in the second half we improved a lot... It's demanding here at Barcelona. Sometimes we don't play as well as we'd like but I think today the importance of the game was huge and we really responded. When we went behind I think that we reacted really well. To fight back and win is important.

"Xavi had so much determination, especially if things were a bit tough over the last days. We played well as a group, showing the same determination as our coach does and he got what he wanted from us."