Hansi Flick confident Barcelona can win Champions League but warns road is still long

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick remains confident ahead of the Champions League campaign. The German tactician says Barcelona have enough quality to win the prestigious trophy, but he does not allow his players to believe in an easy path. Flick stressed that every big club wants to conquer Europe's most attractive competition. For him, quality on paper is not enough. Barcelona must prove it round by round, match by match. He said: "Every big team wants to win this competition because it is the best. We have the quality to win, but the road is still long." His words come after Barcelona's impressive start in La Liga. The Catalan club top the table after four straight wins, collecting 12 points, scoring 17 goals and conceding only two. Flick wants his players to understand that domestic success does not automatically bring European glory. In the past, Barcelona often disappointed in Europe despite dominating La Liga. Interestingly, Flick himself coached Bayern Munich when they beat Barcelona 2-8 in the 2026/20 Champions League. That helps him understand the gap between a strong domestic team and a side truly ready for continental football. Barcelona will open their Champions League campaign against Feyenoord. Flick views this as the first test of the team's ambition. He does not want players to treat La Liga wins as the only measuring stick. He demands high intensity and focus against opponents with different styles. Asked about the arrival of Rodri, Flick declined to make one player the centre of attention. For him, the team is stronger than any individual. Internal competition is normal at a big club, but everyone must work toward the same goal. Flick said: "Everything is about the team and hard work. I know many players may not be happy with the current situation, but that is normal. When you have a squad with this quality, you have to prove it every day." Flick also paid special attention to the dressing-room atmosphere. A group that wants to go far in the Champions League needs unity. He believes communication between players is a positive sign. He sees plenty of dialogue, training intensity and commitment to the team's style. That helps the squad stay connected under pressure. Barcelona have a consistent attack and a more solid defence than before. But the Champions League has its own rhythm. Small mistakes are punished immediately. Flick knows every group-stage match can decide qualification. Observers note that Flick is not just recreating the fiery pressing style from his Bayern days. He is building a Barcelona that controls possession but remains sharp in transition. The balance between attack and defence will be key. Flick's message gives fans hope, yet it also serves as a reminder. He does not promise glory with fancy words. Instead, he sets a working standard: prove it every day, every training session, every match. Barcelona will face Feyenoord first, but their ultimate goal is to stand on top of Europe. Flick knows Barcelona's reputation will not win matches by itself. The Catalan giants need to rewrite their own Champions League story with convincing performances. If they do that, their ambition is fully within reach.