"Barcelona certainly no longer have the unpredictability of when they had Messi, but they have other players in the squad who have a very important role, such as Frenkie De Jong or Pedri. We are ready for anything, I don't think they have gotten much worse than the last ones. seasons ".
So Julian Nagelsmann, Bayern Munich coach, on the eve of his Champions League debut against the Catalans.
"I expect a different match compared to the 8-2 of a couple of seasons ago. Firstly, because we are still in the group stage and then because both teams have changed - adds the goalkeeper and captain, Manuel Neuer, in a press conference - . It will not be another match like the one in Lisbon. " "Messi? There will be new players who will want to test themselves and we have respect for who will play - he concludes -. Barcelona are definitely not a weak team."