Barcelona, coached by Hansi Flick, will play against Borussia Dortmund in Germany for the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals. The match is at Signal Iduna Park on Tuesday. Barcelona won the first leg 4-0 at home last week. In the first game, Barcelona`s goals were scored by Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, and Robert Lewandowski, who scored twice. Lewandowski, a former Borussia Dortmund player from 2010 to 2014, will return to his old stadium.
Barcelona manager Flick discussed his team`s motivation despite their big win last week. He said in a press conference before the game, `I have a lot of faith in this team. We have played many games without losing, and we should be proud of that. I am very happy with all my players. This team is incredible. We have worked hard throughout the season, and the players are fit and in good shape. Motivation is always important, especially at the end of the season when you need to push a little harder.`
Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, who is expected to play on Tuesday, talked about his amazing season. He joined the Spanish team a few months after announcing he would retire early. `A few months ago, I was retired, and now I am playing for one of the best teams in Europe. I love winning. I never thought that after retiring, I would have the chance to win these kinds of competitions. My dream is to win the Champions League, and I hope it comes true,` he said.
Borussia Dortmund`s manager, Niko Kovac, spoke about the condition of team captain Emre Can. Can might not play against Barcelona because of muscle problems in his groin area that he has had for weeks. `He has been playing through the pain, and that is something important to mention,` Kovac said. Can missed the training session before Tuesday`s game.
BVB vs. FC Barcelona Possible Starting Lineups
BVB XI: Gregor Kobel, Waldemar Anton, Emre Can, Ramy Bensebaini, Julian Ryerson, Carney Chukwuemeka, Pascal Gross, Julian Brandt, Daniel Svensson, Serhou Guirassy, Karim Adeyemi.
FC Barcelona XI: Wojciech Szczesny, Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martin, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha.
Dominic Ashworth