"I would liked to have scored a goal more. We worked very hard and continued going until the very last second," the Dutchman said after the game.

The Blaugrana were the better side but they were down by a David Villa strike until Xavi leveled the score in the 94th minute.

Rijkaard has also praised his team's spirit and said that if they keep fighting like that goals and victories will come.

"We are confident of reaching the final and we are looking forward to the second leg."