Barça, current European champion and all the titles they aspired to last year, always start as favorites. The theory says that the Blaugrana should have no problems beating Austrian St Pölten today on matchday three of the Champions League (6:45 p.m.), the bottom of Group D who hasn’t won in Europe for two years. But the same theory also states that Barça should have beaten Manchester City. And they lost (0-2) on the first day of the Champions League.
It had been three years since the English team had had the best start in the Champions League. Years 21-22 and 22-23 were eliminated from the group stage. And last they didn’t even qualify. Now it turns out that the English are leaders of group D. It is true that the Barça victory against the Swedish Hammarby (9-0) on the second day reinforced Barcelona. But to continue gaining confidence, Romeu’s women want to do their homework. Take advantage of the good dynamics of the team that beat Atlético de Madrid (0-3) and that on Saturday will face the classic at the Alfredo di Stéfano Stadium against Real Madrid.
To stop the Austrians, leaders of their domestic league, Romeu will be able to count on Aitana Bonmatí, who trained yesterday with a bandage on her thigh due to a blow she suffered against Atlético. “He has trained normally. There is no problem,” said Romeu. On the other hand, Fridolina Rolfö will not be there. His position on the left side will be occupied by Esmee Brugts, who has already tested himself against Atlético.
The Salma Paralluelo case
Forward Salma Paralluelo will not be there either. The third member of the Ballon d’Or arrived at Barça two seasons ago. He was an athlete but opted for football. And he played it all. Not only with the club, but also with the Spanish team in the World Cup, the Nations League and the Olympic Games. The load of minutes on his legs has taken its toll on him and he has not played a single minute this season. “We are not hiding anything, we are pushing ourselves to the maximum. A readaptation process continues and we will be able to see it shortly,” said Romeu, who hopes his team will take advantage of the good dynamics.
We are not hiding anything, we are pushing ourselves to the maximum. A readaptation process continues and we will be able to see her shortly.”
Just in case, goalkeeper Cata Coll spent Sunday afternoon with several of her teammates – Patri Guijarro, Claudia Pina, Ona Batlle, Salma Paralluelo, Martina, Vicky López and Caño – in Montserrat. “We put a candle for Moreneta,” the goalkeeper acknowledged. Everything is for Barça. And for the economy after this week the club closed a historic agreement with Nike in which, for the first time, the entity would receive a financial bonus if Barça wins the Champions League.
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