Barcelona reach the Champions League knockout stages for the thirteenth year in a row Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund Takes pressure off trip to Inter

Barcelona have reached the knockout stages of the Champions League for the thirteenth consecutive season, following their 3-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday night.

Ernesto Valverde's side cannot be caught at the top of Group F and will go into their final group fixture away at Inter with nothing to play for.

This could be beneficial for the Blaugrana, with the trip to Stadio Giuseppe Meazza coming the week before they host Real Madrid in El Clasico.

With three wins and two draws in Europe so far this season, Barcelona's best displays have arguably come in the Champions League.

While nothing is riding on the match at Inter, Barcelona will be looking to make history.

They've never beaten the Italian side at the Giuseppe Meazza in the Champions League, with a record of three draws and a loss from their four meetings at the stadium.

You have to go back to 1959 for the last time Barcelona won at the Giuseppe Meazza, with a scoreline of 4-2 in a Fairs Cup game.