Not 100% Certain if Ter Stegen Will Stay as Starter
Flick: We Won’t Face a Comeback, I Trust My Players
Hans-Dieter Flick, Barcelona’s head coach, stated in the pre-match press conference against Dortmund that his team is close to advancing but will not underestimate the opponent.
According to reports, Barcelona secured a massive 4-0 victory at home against Borussia Dortmund last week in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. Now, ahead of the second leg, Barcelona sees themselves one step away from the semi-finals.
However, Hans-Dieter Flick and his team must play tomorrow at Signal Iduna Park, where Dortmund always finds extra motivation. The Barcelona coach addressed the possibility of a Dortmund comeback in today’s press conference, expressing confidence in his players. He also could not definitively answer whether Marc-André ter Stegen would reclaim the starting goalkeeper position from Iñaki Peña by the end of the season.
With Ter Stegen nearing fitness, will Peña remain Barcelona’s starter until the end of the season?
In football, anything is possible. I can’t answer this question with 100% certainty.
Will you celebrate qualification at Signal Iduna Park?
We have a very good team. We must play with high concentration and deliver Barcelona’s trademark football.
Given the 4-0 first-leg lead, are you relaxed about tomorrow’s match?
We’re fortunate to take such a significant advantage into the away leg, but tomorrow’s match will be very difficult. I want my team to enjoy playing against one of Europe’s top clubs. Our goal is to play beautifully and maintain the same level we showed in the first leg.
Issues with Barcelona fans getting tickets?
I hope the fans can enjoy the match. There’s an incredible connection between Barcelona and its supporters.
Which Barcelona performance this season makes you proud?
Not just one match—there have been many, like the game against Atlético. But I can’t single out one.
Will Olmo play tomorrow?
You’ll have to wait and see. Dani Olmo has high quality, but injuries have limited his availability this season.
Dortmund believes in a comeback. Your thoughts?
I have complete trust in my players.
If you advance, you might face your former club Bayern Munich. Thoughts?
I’ve always said I don’t live in the past. Whatever happens, we’ll be ready. But these are future considerations—right now, our focus is solely on tomorrow’s match against Dortmund.
