“I had to remind them we were in the semifinals. We’ll talk about what didn’t work out, but it’s a day to be happy about being in the semifinals.” “I can confirm that we missed Iñigo.”

The Barcelona coach spoke on Movistar Plus after losing to Borussia Dortmund but still qualifying for the Champions League semi-finals.

What do you think about the match?

A very good opponent, and the atmosphere was tremendous. It’s not easy to play in these kinds of matches. In the end, we qualified, and that was our goal.

Barça returns to the semi-finals six years later

The Champions League is the best competition in the world. Being among the top four is fantastic for the club and the team.

Bayern or Inter?

I’ll sit at home and enjoy the game. I don’t have a favorite. I don’t prefer anyone.

Minutes later, the German stopped by the press room to meet with the media.

What conclusions do you draw from the match? You’ve seemed angry at times. Does the victory or the team’s overall poor performance weigh more heavily in your final assessment?

Two games have been played. We won the first 4-0 and lost 3-1 here. I think we’ve deservedly reached the semi-finals. Dortmund made life very difficult for us; there was an extraordinary atmosphere, but we’re in the semi-finals. It’s important that we analyze today’s game, but we’ve also had a lot of games under our belts, and that may be normal. We want to keep doing the same thing, but it’s not always possible. We’re still confident, although we have to admit they gave us a hard time. We’re in the semi-finals; I think we have to look at it from a positive perspective. The team’s performance is a great achievement. There’s still a long way to go, and we’re not at the end yet. It’s a day to be happy. There wasn’t much euphoria in the locker room either; and I reminded them in the locker room that we’re in the semi-finals. And then things changed a bit, and they became happier.

What value do you place on reaching the semi-finals six years later?

I’m pleased with the team’s performance. It’s a great success.

For you, is this result a wake-up call?

We need to analyze what we can improve. I have complete confidence in my team.

Did you need a break with Pedri; hence the change?

No. Pedri has had a lot of playing time in recent weeks and needed a rest. I think it was important. With the ball and defending. It was important that he played some minutes.

Did you miss Iñigo?

That’s something I can confirm. Iñigo had a card, and we didn’t want to take any risks. That was the reason, and that’s why we gave him a break.

Should we give more value to this?