Barcelona coach Pere Romeu felt his side deserved to win after dropping points for the first time in this season's UEFA Women's Champions League against Arsenal on Thursday.
Barça winger Caroline Graham Hansen cancelled out Frida Maanum's opener as the two teams played out a 1-1 draw at Spotify Camp Nou.
The holders drop to second in the standings, behind new leaders Lyonnes on goal difference, while Arsenal remain fourth.
"We started very well and created a lot of chances," Romeu said in the post game news conference. "Arsenal blocked a lot of our shots and defended their box very well.
"But we were the better team and I think we deserved to win. I'm leaving dissatisfied because we deserved more and were much better."
Arsenal beat Barça 1-0 when the teams met in the 2025 final and another upset looked on the cards when Maanum opened the scoring in the first half.
Barça struggled to take their chances, with striker Ewa Pajor not registering a shot in the 90 minutes, but levelled through the lively Graham Hansen's well taken goal on the hour mark.
However, despite racking up 24 shots to Arsenal's seven, Barça could not find a winning goal in front of their home support.
"We're disappointed because we believe we could have won today, especially considering the chances we created," Romeu added. "But we have to accept the draw and focus on what comes next."
Among the positives for Barça were once again the performance of some of the younger members of the squad.
Sydney Schertenleib, in particular, was sensational in midfield, driving forward with the ball and creating chance after chance.
Defender Aïcha Cámara and midfielder Clara Serrajordi also delivered assured performances on the biggest stage.
"They are a fundamental part of our project and pillars of our team," Romeu said of their contribution. "In big games like today, I have no doubt that they are up to the task.
"They have earned their opportunity and I think they have proved that time and again now."
Goal scorer Graham Hansen, a constant source of danger on Barça's right wing, agreed with Romeu's assessment of the match.
"Arsenal did a good job, they were well organised and tried to play football," she told Disney Plus. "It was a tough game, so well done to them. I think we had enough chances to win the game, but that's football.
"We were shooting on target but [Arsenal] were there, blocking shots and doing a good job, so credit to them.
"We know we can do better. Ultimately, football is about scoring goals. We had enough chances to win the game. For us, it feels a bit like a defeat."
Barça face Servette at home and Bayern Munich away in their final two league-phase fixtures, while Arsenal host Lyonnes before travelling to face Inter on the final matchday.