Barcelona hold 4-0 advantage heading to the Signal Iduna for the return leg of the quarter final of the Champions League, courtesy goals from Raphinha, Lamine Yamal and Lewandowski’s brace at the Monjuic Llouis Companys last week.
Hansi Flick has been speaking. “Who will be the goalkeeper when ter Stegen returns? Him or Szczęsny? Anything can happen in football. I can’t give you a 100% answer.”
“We are coming from 4-0 down in the first leg, we try to play at our highest level and I think in games like these we have to be very focused and play the way we know how to play.”
“We are lucky to have the 4-0 advantage because tomorrow’s game will be very difficult. I want my team to enjoy playing against one of the top teams in Europe. We want to play a good game and we want to maintain the level of the 4-0 win in the first leg.”
“Lewandowski? It is noticeable to have a player of his level in the team. He is very professional and has a lot of experience. We count on him a lot and every day he shows what he is like and he has all the parameters that make him a good player. He is a great example for the rest.”
“The physical condition of my players? That’s something I’ve already said. We want everyone to be available and I never tire of repeating that these players are fantastic and always want to be there. I want to give them the opportunity to play in a final.”
“The support of the fans against Dortmund, away from home? In December there was also a big turnout. Their support is fantastic and I think our team tries to return the support with performance. The atmosphere between players and fans is very positive.”
“Dani Olmo? We’ll see if he can play tomorrow and if he can recover for the weekend. He has great quality, but it’s true that we haven’t always been able to count on him because of injuries. Even so, we are very happy to have him back.”
“The match I’m most proud of? There are so many games… Good results always make me happy, but it’s hard for me to choose one. I can’t tell you one.”
“Winning the sextuple with Barça? I always say that. I don’t live in the past, and what I won with Bayern, but in the present. Everything that comes is welcome, but that’s the future and we have to focus on the game against Dortmund. We have to focus on tomorrow’s game.”
