Barcelona have not qualified yet: Hansi Flick urges caution despite Dortmund win-OxBig News Network

FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has urged fans and players to stay grounded despite the team’s commanding 4-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final on April 10.

Flick acknowledged the collective brilliance of his side, praising the attacking fluency that saw Robert Lewandowski score a brace, with Raphinha and Lamine Yamal adding a goal each at the Llus Companys Olympic Stadium. However, the German tactician remained cautious, reminding everyone that the tie is not over yet.

“”No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no… We are definitely not qualified yet! You never know what’s going to happen because football is just a crazy sport,” Flick told Movistar Plus.

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Flick said the job is far from done and stressed the importance of staying focused ahead of the second leg in Germany. He emphasised how football can be unpredictable, and one leg of dominance doesn’t guarantee progression to the semi-finals.

“All three are very important. But it’s not just their goals but also the way we defend. We played a great game all round. Seeing how the players come off the bench, and influence the game, and quickly catch onto the pace, that’s so good,” he added.

“I really appreciate the effort my players put in—they’re always striving for more. It’s fantastic … Enjoying the game is part of it all, just like pressing the opponent, creating chances, defending well… my players enjoy playing football, training, being together, and that’s key to being able to play matches like today’s,” he added.

Barcelona will look to carry this momentum into LaLiga, where they remain in a close title race with rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. Their next domestic fixture is against Leganes on April 13, before they travel for the second leg of the quarter-final on April 16.