Barça threatens Liverpool

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By: Manu Tournoux

FC Barcelona achieved a second consecutive success in the Champions League against Borussia Dortmund (3-2) this Wednesday at Iduna Park. Currently 2nd in the league phase standings behind leader Liverpool, after six days, synonymous with qualification for the round of 16, the Catalan club must still challenge Benfica on home soil on January 21 and welcome Atalanta on January 29.

According to Blaugranas coach Hansi Flick, the Spanish vice-champion will not be satisfied with second place. In a post-match press conference, the German coach revealed that his team’s objective was to dethrone the Reds, who have a 3-point lead.

A united Barcelona collective

“We have taken a very big step towards qualification”he commented. “Our goal is to win and be first. We saw that we are a team, that we present ourselves as such, and that we can leverage our strengths. »

Flick also spoke of the positive state of mind that reigns within his locker room. “The team has a great mentality. They take great care of each other and the atmosphere in the locker room is very good”he confided, very satisfied.