Lamine Yamal Touts Barcelona’s Champions League Hopes Ahead of Dortmund Showdown

Spanish prodigy Lamine Yamal believes Barcelona hold the upper hand in this season’s Champions League race as they gear up for a highly anticipated quarter-final clash against Borussia Dortmund. The 17-year-old forward, lauded for his creative spark on the field, points to the Catalans’ remarkable offensive run under Hansi Flick, with the team netting 132 goals in 43 matches across all competitions—an average of just over three goals per game.

Despite suffering a single defeat in the opening group match against Monaco, Barcelona navigated their way through the competition and advanced confidently past Benfica in the round of 16. Now they prepare to face a Dortmund side that has also shown attacking prowess, setting the stage for a gripping quarter-final showdown.

Domestically, Barcelona sit atop the La Liga standings, level on points with Real Madrid but armed with a game in hand. Their explosive form prompted many to label them co-favorites in Europe alongside Liverpool, although the Reds’ surprise elimination against Paris Saint-Germain has only bolstered Barcelona’s claim to the crown. Eager to end a decade-long wait for another Champions League trophy, Yamal expressed unwavering belief in the team’s chances while on international duty with Spain. He looks to build momentum before La Roja’s Nations League quarter-final against the Netherlands, scheduled over two legs on Thursday, March 20 and Saturday, March 23.

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