Barcelona Set for Fierce Showdown with Bayern Munich
Barcelona is preparing for a crucial UEFA Champions League clash against Bayern Munich on Wednesday, marking a major test of their European ambitions under new manager Hansi Flick.
The Catalans haven’t reached the semifinals since 2019 and suffered a crushing 8-2 defeat at the hands of Bayern in 2020 when Flick was in charge of the German side.
Flick has rapidly transformed Barcelona into a formidable force, turning last season’s underperformers into La Liga leaders with nine wins in 10 matches, including a 5-1 demolition of Sevilla.
Despite a string of injuries, with key players like Frenkie de Jong and Ronald Araujo sidelined, Barcelona has been lethal in attack, driven by the resurgence of striker Robert Lewandowski.
The Polish striker, who struggled last season, has been revitalized under Flick’s guidance, scoring 14 goals in 12 matches across all competitions.
Ahead of the Bayern reunion, Flick has emphasized that the upcoming match is a contest of teams, not individuals, downplaying the focus on Lewandowski and Bayern’s new forward Harry Kane.
Barcelona thrashed Young Boys 5-0 earlier in the Champions League and aims to continue this momentum against Bayern. A win on Wednesday would not only avenge their painful defeat from 2020 but also solidify Barcelona’s status as serious contenders for this season’s title.
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Barcelona Set for Fierce Showdown with Bayern Munich