"I love it. That's what it's all about. We have a great chance of finishing in the top eight. We will do everything possible to achieve this. I like the new format. We have to go step by step. We have to respect Copenhagen, who have a fantastic team. I want to play at our highest level. First, keep a clean sheet and then score goals."
"I want to play at our highest level. First, keep a clean sheet and then score goals. We're focused on our own game, on what we have in front of us. We have a tough match against Copenhagen. We won't make excuses, and we're eager and confident. We're focused on our style, on how we play. This is the Champions League, and it's about reaching our highest level."
"Flick spoke about the need to reach "our highest level", but Barça haven't been anywhere near their highest level in any of their first seven matches in the Champions League so far. This is the last chance to show they are good enough to be a contender in the knockout rounds, and getting a big win that secures a Top 8 spot without any drama would send a strong message to the rest of Europe."
Barcelona head into the Champions League league-phase finale against Copenhagen at Camp Nou confident of securing a top-eight finish and automatic progression to the Round of 16. The new group format raises the stakes for the final match, and the clear path to qualification is a defensive clean sheet combined with scoring multiple goals. Respect for Copenhagen's strength and a step-by-step, high-level performance focus are emphasized. Barcelona's performances across the seven earlier group matches have fallen short of top standards, making this final fixture a last chance to prove knockout-round credentials; a convincing, drama-free win would send a strong signal to Europe.
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