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FC Barcelona targets Champions League glory after dominant La Liga start
FC Barcelona enters the UEFA Champions League league phase with significant momentum following a dominant start to their La Liga campaign. The team has secured four consecutive victories, scoring 17 goals and conceding only two. This run includes a commanding 5-0 away win against Valencia, where Lamine Yamal scored twice, alongside goals from Fermin Lopez, Raphinha, and Pedri.
Ahead of their Champions League debut against Feyenoord at Spotify Camp Nou, manager Hansi Flick expressed optimism regarding the squad's quality to compete for the title, though he noted the long road ahead. Lamine Yamal emphasized that winning the Champions League is the team's primary motivation. Yamal also addressed recent discussions regarding the Ballon d'Or, stating he is focused on team performance rather than individual accolades.
Despite the high scoring rate, Flick noted that the team still requires a traditional number nine to complete the squad. The club's recent form has placed them at the top of the La Liga standings, three points ahead of Real Madrid, following the latter's recent defeat to Real Betis.
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FC Barcelona · Feyenoord · Hansi Flick · Lamine Yamal · Real Madrid · Rodri · Valencia CF