Joan Laporta couldn’t conceal his emotion after witnessing Barcelona’s La Liga triumph in opposition to Espanyol, the identical venue the place the membership sealed one other league title simply two years in the past.
This victory, nonetheless, felt much more important to the Barça president, who praised the complete staff, administration, and the followers for what he described as a monumental achievement in opposition to all odds.
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“This La Liga has been much more troublesome,” Laporta remarked, clearly moved by the event. “I’m very joyful to see the Barcelona followers regain their pleasure, a La Liga that we gained in opposition to everybody and every little thing.”
Barcelona, underneath the management of Hansi Flick, accomplished a outstanding home treble, having additionally secured the Copa del Rey and Spanish Tremendous Cup. Laporta was filled with reward for Flick and his technical workers, together with sporting director Deco, stating,
“These gamers, Hansi together with his workers, and Deco together with his staff, it’s been a historic season.”
Thanking the followers
Laporta talked about Barcelona followers in his feedback. (Picture by David Ramos/Getty Photos)
The president additionally made it a degree to thank the Barça devoted, who stood by the membership regardless of repeated makes an attempt to destabilise the establishment in current seasons.
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“It’s a League of Barça followers. Within the face of all of the makes an attempt at destabilisation, they’ve given us their belief. It’s a victory for the Barça members.”
Laporta’s optimism for the membership’s future was evident. With a younger squad already delivering silverware, he believes extra glory lies forward: “With this staff, which has a gift and a future, I believe we will nonetheless aspire to extra.”
Reflecting on the season as an entire, Laporta gave the staff the best marks doable:
“This season, I give it a superb. We’ve been the most effective, we’ve gained titles in opposition to our everlasting rival. It’s the self-importance of the cules, who not solely need to win however to take action by taking part in properly.”
Certainly, this squad has been described as daring and passionate, and Laporta believes the connection between gamers and followers has been reignited.
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“Barcelona followers have fallen in love with their staff once more. They play with out hesitation, they really feel the colors and the way a lot they love one another. I’d say it’s a historic season.”
Reward for Lamine Yamal
Lamine Yamal was on the scoresheet in opposition to Espanyol. (Picture by Alex Caparros/Getty Photos)
Particular recognition was given to Lamine Yamal, the teenage sensation who scored the decisive objective within the . Laporta didn’t maintain again when describing the teen’s influence:
“Lamine Yamal is a footballing genius. He’s in a limbo that’s destined for a choose few. At this time he opened the scoring once more with a surprising objective within the prime nook. He not solely has particular person high quality, however he additionally drives the staff.”
Lastly, Laporta confirmed plans to return to the Spotify Camp Nou, with an optimistic timeline.
“We’ll be again on the Spotify Camp Nou in August, if there are not any unexpected occasions. There can be extra work shifts now,” he revealed.
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