Barcelona’s Champions League Draw Thrills Hansi Flick: ‘The Goal is to Win’
Hansi Flick, the manager of FC Barcelona, shared his excitement for the upcoming UEFA Champions League campaign after the group stage draw. While acknowledging the challenges that lie ahead, Flick remains optimistic, emphasizing that Barcelona’s primary objective is to lift the prestigious trophy.
During a post-draw interview, Flick stated, “For a team like Barcelona, the goal has always been to win the Champions League. This competition is the pinnacle of club football, and I’m looking forward to it. With the new format, there’s an added excitement and variety to the games.” His remarks reflect both the pride and ambition that Barcelona embodies as one of the elite clubs in European football.
Flick, who was present at the draw alongside his assistant Marcus Sorg, looked back on Barcelona’s impressive semi-final run from the previous season, where they fell short but showed their potential on the biggest stage. Flick remarked, “There are some incredible matchups ahead, each offering something different, but we’re relishing the challenge. It’s going to be a journey full of excitement and anticipation, and we will give it everything we have to succeed.”
Barcelona’s Champions League campaign will kick off on September 18, 2025, with an away match against Newcastle. The team will then return home for a tough fixture against Paris Saint-Germain on October 1, followed by a match with Olympiacos on October 21. Other notable fixtures include games against Club Brugge, Chelsea, Eintracht Frankfurt, Slavia Praha, and Copenhagen, all of which are expected to provide unique challenges. Flick added, “Every match will be a different battle, and we’re prepared to fight for each point. The road ahead is tough, but we are up for it.”
As Barcelona gears up for a new Champions League adventure, Flick’s words resonate with the club’s supporters, who are eager to see their team return to the pinnacle of European football. The new format promises to make the competition even more thrilling, and Barcelona is poised to give it their all, driven by the unwavering goal of claiming their sixth Champions League title
