Hansi Flick Urges Team To Maintain Focus Ahead Of Champions League Clash With Borussia Dortmund

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Hansi Flick is determined to keep Barcelona focused as they aim for a spot in the Champions League semi-finals. Despite a commanding 4-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in the first leg, Flick insists on maintaining momentum. Opta's model gives Barca a 99% chance of advancing, but Flick wants his team to stay sharp and committed.

Barcelona's recent form has been impressive, remaining unbeaten in 24 matches across all competitions. The team, led by stars like Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski, dominated Dortmund with 18 shots and an expected goals tally of 3.69. Flick, who guided Bayern Munich to Champions League success in 2020, believes in his squad's potential.

"I have a lot of faith in this team," Flick stated. "We have gone through many games without losing and should be proud. I can't complain about any player. This team is incredible." He emphasised the importance of enjoying their football while staying focused for their fans.

Flick remains concentrated on the upcoming match against Dortmund, despite Barca's ambitions for a treble this season. They lead LaLiga by four points over Real Madrid and will face them in the Copa del Rey final on April 26. However, Flick insists that their immediate focus is solely on Tuesday's game.

Raphinha has been instrumental this season, contributing directly to 19 goals in just 11 Champions League matches (12 goals, seven assists). He is close to joining an elite group of players with over 20 goal involvements in a single campaign. Meanwhile, Lewandowski is nearing his own milestone with 99 goals for Barca.

The Polish striker has been prolific since turning 30, scoring 60 goals in 59 Champions League appearances. Only Cristiano Ronaldo has scored more at that age with 68 goals in 74 games. If Lewandowski scores against Dortmund, he will become the fourth fastest player to reach 100 goals for Barcelona.

Impressive Goal Scoring Record

This season, Barca boasts an impressive goal-scoring record with an average of 3.3 goals per game in the Champions League. This is second only to Flick's Bayern Munich team from the 2019-20 season, which averaged 3.9 goals per game. Their attacking prowess has been key to their success so far.

The upcoming match against Dortmund presents a challenging task as playing at their stadium is always tough. However, with their current form and quality players like Raphinha and Lewandowski leading the charge, Barca remains confident of progressing further in the competition.

As they prepare for this crucial encounter, Barcelona aims to continue their remarkable run and secure a place among Europe's elite teams once again.