Former FC Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara has claimed that Hansi Flick’s males are ‘undoubtedly’ one of many favourites to win the UEFA Champions League this season.
Thiago, who retired from soccer final yr, was briefly part of the Blaugrana teaching employees beneath Flick throughout the summer season.
Having gotten an in depth take a look at the squad and since watched how the group has performed and advanced over the course of the season, Thiago believes that Barça have what it takes to carry the European trophy.
Talking throughout his look on the Miami Seaside Conference Heart on the third day of the Motorola Razr Premier Padel P1, Thiago, who , stated:
“Barça are, definitely, one of many favourites to win the Champions League, the outcomes show it.”
Barcelona are by to the quarter-finals of the Champions League after having completed second within the league section earlier than breezing previous SL Benfica within the Spherical of 16.
The La Liga leaders will tackle Borussia Dortmund within the subsequent spherical and in case they prevail, they may meet Inter Milan within the semi-finals – a possible replay of the legendary 2010 semi-final between Guardiola’s Barcelona and Mourinho’s Inter.
Speaking about it, Thiago famous: “Sure, it’s a risk. Inter will first should face Bayern Munich and it received’t be straightforward. If it had been to occur, I don’t suppose it could be a rematch as such.
“Too many issues have modified: instances, groups, protagonists. It could be good in the event that they met once more, and I’m positive it could be an amazing match and an amazing spectacle.”
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