The president of FCBarcelona, JoanLaporta, was optimistic about the team's performance before their meeting with Galatasaray in the Champions League. In an interview given to the press, Laporta highlighted the level of play that the squad has reached under the direction of HansiFlick and recalled the fans' objective: "Barça is playing the best football in Europe and the world."
Laporta emphasized the technical quality and spectacle offered by the team, comparing it to rivals such as PSG and Bayern Munich. “There are other teams that are very good, but surprises always arise and we have to be attentive,” he commented, emphasizing that football excellence is what distinguishes Barça. The president also referred to the atmosphere and team spirit, pointing out that the combination between Deco and Flick has generated an atmosphere of ambition and continuous improvement. “The atmosphere and team spirit are the key to everything,” he said.
Regarding LamineYamal's candidacy for the Ballon d'Or, Laporta expressed his desire for the young player to obtain the award, describing him as deserving. “I hope Lamine wins the Ballon d'Or, he deserves it,” he added. The interview also addressed the objectives of the season: the club aims to win all the competitions in which it participates, including the Super Cup, the Copa del Rey and, above all, the Champions League. “We are candidates to win all the competitions in which we participate,” he assured, highlighting the competitiveness and compensation of the squad.
Regarding the next match against Galatasaray, Laporta described the event as a match in the best club competition in the world. “We are coming at a very good time: yesterday there was a very intense training session, they are very motivated and we have a good feeling,” he stated. The president concluded that Barça is prepared to face the challenge and continue its campaign with the same enthusiasm that has characterized the fans in recent years.