Joan Laporta, president of Barcelona, laughed at that Real Madrid can turn their quarter -final from Champions League against Arsenal, while going into the second stage in the Santiago Bernabeu. There is optimism at Valdebebas that Los Blancos can get a historical comeback.
Real Madrid has managed a number of dramatic turnarounds in their recent history, but none of three goals earlier. Star -midfielder Jude Bellingham was convinced that his side could take him off, but Laporta seemed less convinced during a lunch.
“Enough with that nonsense and let me enjoy the semi -final, you always do the same,” he laughed at Diario like.
“I always watch football and I love football. And even more today, with the peace of mind that we are already in the semi -final, which is the most important thing. I also want to say that we are on our way to fight for the goals we have set for ourselves this season. We have not yet achieved them. And what we can say is today, everything is possible.”
If one of the more often mentioned words is in Real Madrid Comeback, Treble has recently often been in press conferences in the Catalan capital.
“The only thing I can say is that we work very well and that we are very satisfied with the dedication of the players, their talent and the masterful way in which Hansi Flick manages our team. And the truth is that it is a pleasure to view Barca.”
Despite a tight victory over Leganes on Saturday, and a defeat for Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, Laporta was not worried about the suitability on the side.
“The team is strong. Everything is very, very well processed, very well controlled, and we are very satisfied with this season. Just one of the important areas that we have improved has been our physicality. That is not the only one, because everything that Barca does is good; we play very well, play in a way that people like.
One of the areas that are most praised this season about Barcelona has been their fitness, with a new team led by Pepe Conde, formerly from Sevilla. Now the crucial period in which Barcelona needs their legs the most, because they maintain a fight on three fronts, based on an intense urgent style under Hansi film.
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