BARCELONA. Nov 10: Bar-< dona's Brazilian forward RI-\aldo believes his side's exit from the Champions' League means they will now have to win the UEFA Cup to ensure the season does not eiicf in embarrassment. reports Reuters.

Rivaldo scored six goals in the opening phase of Europe s top club competition but could not prevent Leeds United pipping them (o the runners-up spot in Group H Behind AC Milan.

The Catalans must now play in the UEFA Cup and the World and European Plaver-ol-lhr .Year wants to-see his side go all out to win the tournament

"We had so many hopes |or the Champions League and n s dillit nit io accept that we re out

It s .i big blow but the only option now is to fight as hard as possible |(.r the UEFA Cup

"II we go out of the UEFA Cup ii t eally will be a disaster '

Barcelona. who have gone out at the first stage of the Ch.impious League in three ol the past lour seasons, were due to find out later on Friday who then opponents would be in the third K.und of the UEFA Cup