According to reports, this match is a significant opportunity for Barcelona, as the calendar has placed this encounter on a day that evokes unforgettable memories for Barça fans.

May 6th takes us back to two magical moments in Barcelona’s history, both linked to the Champions League: the Chelsea-Barça match in 2009, known as the ‘Iniestazo,’ and the Barça-Bayern match in 2015, where Lionel Messi’s unforgettable hat-trick led Pep Guardiola’s team to victory. These two matches propelled Barcelona to their last two Champions League finals.

In 2009, after a goalless draw in the first leg of the semifinal, Barcelona faced Chelsea. A controversial refereeing decision in the first leg denied Barça two penalties, keeping Chelsea alive. In the return leg, despite contentious refereeing, Barcelona secured one of the most memorable moments in their history with Andrés Iniesta’s stunning late goal.

On May 6, 2015, Lionel Messi made history with a breathtaking hat-trick against Bayern Munich. His third goal, which left Jérôme Boateng on the ground, remains etched in fans’ memories. These three late goals brought Barcelona closer to the final, reminiscent of the club’s greatest successes.

May 6th holds a special place in Barcelona’s history due to these glorious victories. In contrast, May 7th recalls bitter defeats, such as the loss to Steaua Bucharest in the 1986 final and the 4-0 defeat to Liverpool in 2019. Flick’s team hopes to continue this glorious trend, turning a ‘bitter November’ into a ‘glorious May 6th.’

Interestingly, in both 2009 and 2015, Barcelona went on to win the treble (La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Champions League) after their May 6th triumphs. Additionally, on May 6, 2006, Barcelona celebrated their La Liga title with a 2-0 win over Espanyol, preparing for the final against Arsenal.

Flick’s Barcelona hopes that May 6, 2025, will add to the list of the club’s glorious days and create new memories.

Source: Mundo Deportivo