"No Room for Relaxation": Laporta Alerts Barcelona Ahead of Dortmund Clash

The president of FC Barcelona, Joan Laporta, has taken advantage of his latest public appearance at an event organized by the Diputació de Girona in Dortmund to send a clear message prior to the commitment that the 'Azulgrana' team will face against Borussia Dortmund. This duel, valid for the return of the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25, comes after a resounding victory in the first leg (4-0) at Montjuïc.

In his appearance, the 'culé' president stressed that there is no room for relaxation in Barcelona, despite the large advantage obtained in the first match. "The match is very important. It is very important that we win, that we give a good image and thus we will give a message to the Champions League that we are still strong. I have heard some comments that there may be some relaxation. No. The match is very important, we are playing for a lot sportingly," he warned.

"I have heard some comments that there may be some relaxation. No. The match is very important, we are playing for a lot sportingly."

Laporta recalled that epic comebacks have occurred in the history of football, which reinforces the interest in staying focused. "Worse things have been seen in the history of football, so we cannot relax. We want to send a message to our competitors that we are still strong," he emphasized.

"Worse things have been seen in the history of football, so we cannot relax."

Laporta's Caution on the Treble: "Everything is Possible"

When asked about the option of a treble for FC Barcelona this season, 'Jan' showed caution, but recognized the team's solidity. "We haven't done anything yet. We are proud to have won the Spanish Super Cup, we are very proud of the game we are playing, that we have a very consistent, compact, very strong and competitive group, with a coach who leads them wonderfully, yes, everything is possible," he specified.

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Joan Laporta made these statements after attending the team's training session at the Westfalenstadion (Signal Iduna Park) and prior to being part of the promotional event organized by the Costa Brava Tourism Board of the Diputació de Girona. During his visit, he was accompanied by the vice president of the club's social area, Antonio Escudero, and other members of the board of directors, such as Rafa Yuste, María Elena Fort, Josep Cubells, Josep Ignasi Macià and Miquel Camps.