Barcelona president Joan Laporta has hailed the squad’s response to the midweek defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, arguing it could put them on track to win this season’s Champions League.
An unbeaten start to the season was brought to an abrupt end as PSG picked up a deserved 2–1 triumph on Wednesday which saw Luis Enrique’s side justify their status as European champions.
Manager Hansi Flick put the defeat down to player fatigue but Laporta had no concerns with the defeat, praising the squad’s reaction in training in the build-up to Sunday’s game against Sevilla.
“I’ve been with Flick, the players, and [sporting director] Deco, and I liked their reaction,” Laporta said during an anniversary gala. “They are aware that there are things to improve.
“If a setback had to happen, better now than later, because I see them motivated to compete for the Champions League.”
