On the eve of an emotional final, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta expressed his excitement about what this match represents, describing it as "the essence of football at its finest." Speaking to Gerard Romero's Twitch channel, 'Jijantes', Laporta shared his views on the importance of the match and the current momentum of the Catalan club.

The president emphasized that the final embodies all the elements that make football great: "There’s passion, maximum rivalry, footballing quality, entertainment… and that’s exactly what we want to see today," he said. His comments come amid rising tension following Real Madrid's boycott of the official events, although Barcelona prefers to focus on the sporting spirit of the occasion.

Laporta backs the youth and Flick’s project

Laporta didn’t hide his excitement about the new era the club is entering under Hansi Flick's leadership. He said the Barcelona fans are once again hopeful thanks to the German manager’s work and the emerging talent from the youth academy: "The fans are motivated again thanks to Flick and our young players," he pointed out. He added that there is full confidence in the squad: "We are confident that, with their talent and effort, we’ll have many chances to win the final."

The Barça president stressed the importance of having a strong core of homegrown players. "Having so many players from La Masia is the core of our sporting project. Not only have they made it to the first team, but they also form a solid group of 16 or 17 regular players," he explained.

Laporta noted that this philosophy not only strengthens the club’s identity but also ensures its viability and sustainability in the long run. "The fact that the players are so close to the fans makes us experience everything much more intensely," he concluded, showing the pride he feels about the current bond between the team and the supporters.

In short, Barcelona faces this final not only as a sporting challenge but also as a celebration of its identity and deepest values, driven by the renewed hope symbolized by its new generation of talents.