Gerard Pique supports his former team Barcelona all the way on this season’s Champions League stage. After qualifying for the round of 8 for the first time since 2020.
Gerard Pique, former Barcelona defender, praised the performance of the Azulgrana team. Who reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time in four years. And cheered his old team on reaching the championship this season. According to a report from ‘Sky Sport Italia’ last Thursday.
Xavi Hernandez leads Barcelona through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time. Since the humiliating defeat to Bayern Munich 2-8 in 2020. After defeating Napoli 3-1, winning a ticket to the quarter finals with a total score of 4-2. UFABET
During an interview with Sky Sport Italia, Pique praised Barcelona’s performance. Saying Xavi’s team deserved to win. Ready to expect that the Azulgrana team will reach the championship position this season as well.
Pique said:
‘I think they played a great game and Barca deserved to be the side to advance. They reached the quarter-finals again. It’s been many years since they’ve done it.’
Pique then admitted that it was difficult to hope for success in this competition. But considering their performance in the game against Napoli. He expects to see the Azulgrana team all the way to the final in the Champions League this season as well.
‘Now let’s see, there are 5 games left to lift the trophy. Hopefully Barca will win the championship. It will be difficult. Because the best team in Europe will advance to the quarter-finals, but the game against Napoli left a good feeling.’
Barcelona has the opportunity to face every team, including former champions Manchester City, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund. England, Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal, with a draw ceremony taking place next to the opponent on Friday.