Barcelona superstar outlines UCL ambitions for the new season: “We will be better”

Barcelona concluded last season with elation accompanying them on the finish line, as the Catalans emerged victorious in La Liga and triumphed in the Spanish Super Cup.

However, expectations at the club are always mounting, and objectives laid down by the hierarchy are bound to increase in the upcoming season, especially in European competitions.

Speaking on CBS Sports’ Morning Footy Podcast (h/t SPORT), Barcelona’s talisman in attack, Robert Lewandowski, spoke about the team’s aspirations, particularly shedding light on the UEFA Champions League, the competition that has continuously given Barcelona problems over the years.

In the pursuit of improvement

Although the Catalans came out victorious in La Liga, room for improvement exists in abundance, especially in the Champions League, where Barça were eliminated at the group stages in each of the last two seasons.

Aiming to make improvements in the tea, Lewandowski shared a positive outlook ahead of the forthcoming campaign, as he said: “We will be better this season.”

New signings and elevated familiarity between teammates are something that undeniably raises Barça’s prospects.

That said, the biggest measure of improvement will be seen through the Catalans’ performances in the Champions League, as consecutive demotions to the Europa League have left a bitter taste.

Recognising the value of this tournament, the Polish striker reassured fans, stating: “We consider the Champions League to be very important.”

As a Champions League winner with Bayern Munich, he is aware of the challenges presented in this tournament.

Lewandowski went on to further express some of the prerequisites for winning the title and shed light on what went wrong for Barcelona last season.

“In the Champions League you need luck and all players available, but last season we suffered five or six injuries and were out of the competition,” he stated.