Alex Song relishes Champions League showdown between Arsenal and Barcelona

Alex Song is dreaming of a Champions League showdown between Arsenal and Barcelona.

The Cameroon international left the Emirates for the Nou Camp in a £15million move in the summer.

Arsenal were knocked out by the Spanish giants in the knockout stages both in 2010 and 2011 and the draw for the last 16 of the Champions League will be staged in Nyon, Switzerland tomorrow.

Song, 25, said: “Of course, I would like to play against Arsenal.

“For me to go back there, where I had seven magnificent years, would be something very special.

“If we draw Arsenal I’d be happy to see the fans again, go back to the club, even though if we go there it will be to get the best result possible.

“Arsenal’s a big club, but I think Barcelona’s a level above, because of the talent of the players there.

“That’s no disrespect to Arsenal, because they have talented players, but I think the Barcelona players are above. I saw a lot of people come and a lot of people go at Arsenal.”

The inconsistent Gunners have come in for plenty of criticism this season and Song added: “It hurts to see them now because the Arsenal players have talent and potential.

“Given all that manager Arsene Wenger has done there I don’t think it’s normal that the situation is the way it is today.

“New players have come in and you have to give them time to adapt — and I think that when they have adapted, things will be better.”