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Javier Mascherano says Champions League semifinal spot is 'in Barcelona's hands'

After an incredible 39-game unbeaten streak, Barcelona have gone through a bad stretch since the start of April. With two painful losses to Real Madrid and Real Sociedad, despite a huge 2-1 victory against Atlético Madrid, a cloud of questions is hanging over the Catalan giants, with many wondering if the Treble winners will throw away the titles they are such big favorites to win.

But defender Javier Mascherano, one of the leaders of the locker room, was in a confident mood in his press conference ahead of the Champions League quarterfinal second leg at Vicente Calderón on Wednesday.