Barcelona director Ariedo Braida admits being grouped with Inter Milan in the Champions League isn't ideal.

It's eight years since the Nerazzurri knocked the Catalans out of the semi-finals en route to winning the competition.

“Barcelona know they're one of the best teams in the world," Braida told Radio Rai.

“Games must be tackled in the right way. Easy games only exist in theory. You have to prepare well for every one of them.

“Of course, when you have players of a certain level like Messi and Coutinho. It's clear and obvious that our task has been made easier.

“In football there are always surprises: that's the beauty of the game. I hope Barca will beat both Inter and Tottenham.

“Barcelona can't have any fear. We're a team who know that matches must be tackled in the right way."