Final season, Barcelona got here near profitable a quadruple, however they fell brief within the Champions League after shedding to Inter within the semi-finals. Hansi Flick’s aspect had been received of the most effective in Europe, however ultimately, that honour went to Luis Enrique’s all-conquering PSG squad.
Had Barcelona overwhelmed Inter, they might have confronted PSG within the Champions League remaining, which was a match that many followers had anticipated. In the long run, it was to not be, however there’s a likelihood that the 2 groups may face one another within the 2025-26 event. And that’s precisely what Joan Laporta desires, as he informed CNN (by way of MD).
“We didn’t play the ultimate in opposition to PSG, I hope that with the brand new format we’ll cross paths this yr. I feel PSG did very properly final season, they received the Champions League, Ligue 1… They performed good soccer. They’ve a great coach and a great group and gamers. Sadly, we didn’t play in opposition to them. However everybody who likes soccer says that we had been the 2 best groups, in the most effective form and that we performed the most effective soccer on this planet final season. Let’s see if we will measure ourselves on this one, to see which of the 2 is healthier, with respect for the remainder of the golf equipment. Possibly this yr one other group will seem…”
Laporta provides approval to new Champions League format
Laporta additionally gave his ideas on the format of the Champions League, which contains a league section moderately than teams. He admitted that he’s a fan of the adjustments made by UEFA.
“I congratulate president Ceferin for a way the competitors has improved. He is aware of soccer and enjoys it and I’m positive he’ll like to observe a match between Barcelona and PSG. I hope we have now that chance subsequent season.”