The day before Barça v Borussia Dortmund – FC Barcelona
A summary of all the happenings at the Ciutat Esportiva, including training and the press conference featuring Gavi and Hansi Flick.
New faces at Borussia Dortmund – FC Barcelona
There have been several changes since the Germans played FC Barcelona in the league phase, including a new manager.
All the goals against Borussia Dortmund – FC Barcelona
Messi, Ferran, Luis Suárez, Raphinha… there have been some memorable moments in games against the German club.
Hansi Flick aiming to ‘keep advancing’ – FC Barcelona
The FC Barcelona coach is delighted to have guided the team so far in the Champions League, and now only intends to take them further and further in the competition.
Gavi: ‘We’re having a great season but we’re not unbeatable’ – FC Barcelona
The midfielder appeared in the pre-game press conference on Tuesday ahead of the clash with Borussia Dortmund and the Barça number 6 cannot wait to get started. “It’s my first ever quarter final [in the Champions League] and I can’t wait to get some minutes and, above all, get the win,” began Gavi.
Niko Kovac: ‘Our trajectory is positive’ – FC Barcelona
Borussia Dortmund arrive in Barcelona having won their last two Bundesliga matches against Mainz and Freiburg respectively. This has given their coach Niko Kovac a reason to believe, stating “We haven’t just come to play, we’ll try to leave with a good result”.
Flick warns: “We’re clear on how to play against Dortmund” – Mundo Deportivo
The coach held a long chat lasting almost an hour with the squad to analyze Borussia Dortmund before the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals.
Flick moves on from Raphinha controversy: “He’s ready” – Mundo Deportivo
The Barça coach explained that “we’ve given him a little time to recover.”
Gavi praises his connection with Flick – Mundo Deportivo
The youngster has shown himself happy with the German coach, who has helped him a lot since his arrival and from whom he has learned, above all, that you cannot always be a starter.
The midfielder was very critical, in the run-up to the Dortmund match, of those who only define him as a physical player with poor technique.
Dortmund recover a defensive pillar before traveling to Barcelona – Mundo Deportivo
Center-back Niklas Süle participated in training with the rest of his teammates and is expected to be included in the squad for the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals.
Dortmund, Lewandowski’s favorite victim – Mundo Deportivo
The Polish striker has scored 27 goals in 27 matches against his former team, more than against any other team he has faced.
Niko Kovac: “Barça have weaknesses” – Mundo Deportivo
The Borussia Dortmund coach admitted that “Barcelona is surely the favorite,” but warned that “Dortmund played in the Final last season and no one expected it.”
The defender believes Lamine Yamal can be stopped by working as a team, although he knows that “young players do so many surprising things that you often can’t adapt to them.”
Kehl: “Barça leave spaces and we’ll try to take advantage of it” – Mundo Deportivo
Borussia Dortmund’s sporting director expects his team to be “courageous” in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals this Wednesday at Montjuïc.
“There were times when we didn’t get along. Whether it was because of me or him,” said the Barça goalkeeper, confirming that he didn’t always have the best relationship with Leo.
Thomas Partey prioritizes Barça – Mundo Deportivo
The Arsenal player still hasn’t renewed his contract and is waiting for the Catalan club, whom today have his position filled: Casadó, Bernal and De Jong are already there. Wildcard option: Barça’s plan could change if Frenkie leaves this summer or if Barça go for a backup right-back, where Partey has played before despite it not being his natural position.
