Holders Barcelona eased into the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 3-1 second-leg victory over Arsenal at the Nou Camp.
Leading 2-0 from the first leg, Lionel Messi forced David Ospina into a stunning save from close range, before Neymar slotted home a low finish.
Mohamed Elneny lashed in for Arsenal in the second half but Luis Suarez struck a brilliant volley for Barcelona.
Danny Welbeck hit the woodwork before Messi chipped in a sublime third.
The Gunners went out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage for the sixth straight season after a 5-1 aggregate loss against Barcelona, Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez were all on target.
“In the final third, Barcelona’s passing accuracy and creativity is exceptional,” said Wenger.
Arsenal missed numerous chances in the game, with Danny Welbeck hitting the woodwork and Alexis Sanchez twice coming close.
Having also gone out of the FA Cup in a shock defeat against Watford last weekend, the Premier League is Arsenal’s only hope of a trophy this season. They are currently 11 points behind leaders Leicester with a game in hand. Naija and bet
Wenger feels the result could have been different if they managed to add to Mohamed Elneny’s crisp effort in the second half.
“I felt at 1-1 they were wobbling and insecure,” said Wenger. “We could not take our chance to score the second goal to put ourselves in a good position.
“We created plenty of dangerous situations and the quality of our game was good.
“When we lost the second goal, we lost the edge. They are an exceptional side.”
Messi’s delightful dinked finish took his tally to 37 for the season in all competitions, while Neymar netted his 28th and Suarez’s stunning volley was his 46th goal this term.
“We played against a team who has the best strikers I have seen,” added Wenger. “The three together are absolutely exceptional.
“From nothing, they can create a chance, especially Messi. He didn’t miss a first touch, no matter where the ball came from.
“At some stage in our sport, we must admire art and they have two or three players who transform normal life into art. I respect that and I believe it is pleasure as well. For me, is it suffering.”
