Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo expressed his team’s hunger for continued success after their 3-2 victory against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday secured their place in the Champions League knockouts under the competition’s new format. The win moved Barcelona into outright second in the group standings with 15 points, trailing only Liverpool.
The match was a thrilling encounter at Dortmund’s iconic Westfalenstadion, where Barcelona twice took the lead—first through Raphinha and then Ferran Torres—only to see Serhou Guirassy equalize on both occasions. The decisive moment came in the final five minutes when Torres netted the winner, finishing a counterattack launched from a Dortmund corner.
Olmo, who provided an assist in his return to Germany after spending four years at RB Leipzig, emphasized the importance of maintaining the team’s current mindset. “We want to win every game. Of course, 15 points is a good amount, but we want more,” the 26-year-old said. He highlighted the preparation for the atmosphere at Dortmund, describing it as “one of the temples of football,” with insights shared by Robert Lewandowski and coach Hansi Flick, both with extensive Bundesliga experience.
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick praised his team’s performance, calling the first half “one of the best we’ve played” since he took charge last summer. He acknowledged the significance of the win in Dortmund, noting the difficulty of achieving such a result in one of Europe’s most challenging venues. “It’s very special to win here. We knew that whoever wins here would take a massive step towards qualification. It was our goal, and we pushed for that,” Flick remarked.
However, the coach tempered expectations, reminding everyone of the challenges ahead. “Our aim is to get into the top eight first. If we manage that, we’ll have achieved a lot, but the journey is far from over. That’s why we’ll continue taking it game by game. I think we’re doing really well with that,” Flick concluded.
Barcelona’s triumph underscores the team’s resilience and determination to excel in the revamped Champions League format, setting the stage for their continued pursuit of European glory.
