The club president says an "excellent" season will become a "fantastic"
one if they can see off Juventus and claim a fifth European title
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says a Champions League final victory over Juventus would cap a wonderful season for the club under Luis Enrique.
The former Roma coach has already led the Catalans to a league-and-cup double in his first season on the bench at Camp Nou and will match Pep Guardiola’s feat of claiming a famous treble in 2009 if they can get the better of the Bianconeri in Berlin on Satuday.
"The season is already excellent and it would be fantastic if we win the Champions League also,” Bartomeu said.
“The double has already been achieved and we value that very highly.
“The players and coaches have worked very hard this season and to be in Berlin is the fruit of their labours. It’s no surprise that they have reached the final. The fans are euphoric, but that’s normal because the team is playing so well.”
However, Bartomeu is well aware that his club face stiff competition from Juventus, who themselves are bidding for a treble after their Serie A and Coppa Italia triumphs.
“Juventus will make it very difficult,” he said.
“It is true that we have done very well to get to the final of the Champions League and we can guarantee that the team will compete at one hundred percent. But everyone knows that Juventus is a very dangerous opponent.”
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says a Champions League final victory over Juventus would cap a wonderful season for the club under Luis Enrique.The former Roma coach has already led the Catalans to a league-and-cup double in his first season on the bench at Camp Nou and will match Pep Guardiola’s feat of claiming a famous treble in 2009 if they can get the better of the Bianconeri in Berlin on Satuday.
"The season is already excellent and it would be fantastic if we win the Champions League also,” Bartomeu said.
“The double has already been achieved and we value that very highly.
“The players and coaches have worked very hard this season and to be in Berlin is the fruit of their labours. It’s no surprise that they have reached the final. The fans are euphoric, but that’s normal because the team is playing so well.”
However, Bartomeu is well aware that his club face stiff competition from Juventus, who themselves are bidding for a treble after their Serie A and Coppa Italia triumphs.
“Juventus will make it very difficult,” he said.
“It is true that we have done very well to get to the final of the Champions League and we can guarantee that the team will compete at one hundred percent. But everyone knows that Juventus is a very dangerous opponent.”
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