Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has taken the idea that Star Forward Raphinha is not the same since he returned from the international break with Brazil. The Vice captain of Barcelona has since started only one of their four games and has trouble making an impact he made in both performances.
However, there was few worries about Raphinha. One of their hardest working players and a large mental blow in the 4-1 defeat of Brazil against Argentina, some had wondered if he might drop his exceptionally high standards this season.
“I didn't have that impression at all. After the international break we gave him a little time so that he can recover. But in the training he has been fantastic. He has been active in training. He has been dynamic in training, he has shown that he is ready for a game like tomorrow.”
Flick wanted his side to get the best out of home advantage, knowing that they should scale the 'yellow wall' in Dortmund next week.
“In the Champions League, playing at home is better because we perform better. We would like to pack it now. We saw that against Atletico. It is a good time for us. We have improved a lot in many situations and have found the right reactions. We are very prepared for the game of tomorrow.”
A lot of attention has been paid to the physical wear of the season on Barcelona, ​​with signs of fatigue that seem to go against Atletico Madrid and Real Betis last week.
“It is important to concentrate on the current situation, and we have to think about each game. We have to see how tired the players are, how much they can play, that is important, or if we have to change position. I am happy because we now have many players who can win much of the Ledere.
Flick was asked about the impressive songs that his side set up this season, with Barcelona now on a 20-game undefeated run in 2025, of which 17 victories.
“I am not interested in statistics, nor in the past. What matters is tomorrow. We are all pleased to play in the Champions League. It is a challenge for us to play in Europe, and we want to be there.”
“We have a very important Champions League match against Dortmund. The club treats these problems, and I am not focused on it,” he noticed on the registration drama around Dani Olmo.
La Liga announced on Monday that they would apply for an order against the CSD decision to have Olmo and Pau Victor register for the rest of the season. In the meantime, Barcelona La Liga has accused of violating confidentiality with their statements about the club's finances. For the time being it seems that Victor and Olmo will be available for Flick as soon as they come back from an injury.