Barcelona coach Hans-Dieter "Hansi" Flick said his team must anticipate Newcastle United's physical game in the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League 16-final second leg at Camp Nou Stadium, Barcelona, Thursday (19/3) early morning WIB.
"The opponent is able to put intense pressure, very fast, and defend well. It will be a difficult match and relies heavily on physicality. So we have to perform almost perfectly," said Flick quoted from Barcelona's official website, Wednesday, March 18 as quoted by Antara.
However, the German tactician confirmed that his squad was ready to compete and anticipate every possibility. Flick said his players were very motivated because they considered the Champions League a special competition.
He also emphasized that Barcelona has the quality to win the 2025/2026 Champions League after last season only reached the semifinals.
"We have to stay positive and believe. We can be champions, but we have to improve our performance, including from every player," said Flick.
Regarding the squad, the mainstay players of Barcelona can be brought down. However, quoted from the Transfermarkt page, several key personnel of the team nicknamed Blaugrana are still resting in the treatment room, namely Frenkie de Jong, Alejandro Balde, Jules Conde and Andreas Christensen.
Barcelona are eyeing a chance to qualify for the 2025/2026 Champions League quarter-finals after the first leg at Newcastle ended in a 1-1 draw.
Meanwhile, Newcastle have the opportunity to qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in history.
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