According to reports, Joan Laporta, the president of Barcelona, ahead of the crucial match for qualification to the UEFA Champions League semifinals in Dortmund, despite the 4-0 victory in the first leg at Montjuïc Stadium, tried to calm the overly optimistic and excited atmosphere surrounding the team and took a realistic approach.

During an event organized by the “Deputation of Girona” in Dortmund to introduce excellent products and fantastic tourist destinations in the province of Girona, Laporta addressed the media and answered questions. He emphasized: “I want to say that tomorrow’s match is very important. We must win, deliver a good performance, and send a message to the Champions League that we are still a strong team. I’ve heard some talk suggesting a sense of calm in the team, but that’s not the case. Whether it’s the coach or the players, everyone is fully focused. Tomorrow’s match is crucial; there’s a lot at stake. From a sporting perspective, we must advance to the next stage, and we must also project a strong image of ourselves.”

He reiterated: “Some have said that there seems to be excessive calm and assurance in the team, but that’s not the case. Everyone is highly motivated and ready.”

Laporta also warned: “Strange things have happened in football history, so we must not become complacent or negligent. Anything is possible. We want to send a message to our rivals that we are still a strong team.”

Finally, when asked about the possibility of winning a treble this season, Laporta said: “We haven’t achieved anything yet. We are proud of winning the Spanish Super Cup, proud of our playing style, we have a cohesive, compact, strong, and competitive team, and a coach who is doing an excellent job. Yes, anything is possible.”