Dani Olmo declared FC Barcelona's total ambition following a commanding victory in Europe. The midfielder spoke to Movistar+ after the Blaugrana thrashed Feyenoord 5-1 on Monday, as reported by Mundo Deportivo. This win marked the first victory of the season for the Catalan side, who currently lead La Liga with 12 points from four games and a winning streak (WWWW).
How was the match against Feyenoord?
The game was an offensive shows for Barcelona, who scored five goals. Lamine Yamal, who became the youngest captain in the club's history during this match, was among the scorers. The team has netted 22 goals in their first five fixtures of the season across all competitions, demonstrating remarkable firepower. Gabriel Jesus opened his scoring account for Barcelona in this same match, a positive sign for the attack. The Brazilian highlighted the team's flexibility after the final whistle.
What did Dani Olmo say about the team?
Olmo was clear in stating the club's objectives. "We are Barça, we want to win everything," stated the Spanish international. He acknowledged that expectations are always high at Camp Nou and that the team has shown its ambition from the start of the campaign. While admitting that maintaining this level is difficult, he believes there is still room for improvement. The midfielder also praised the ambition and contribution of Lamine Yamal, a key player in the project.
Olmo commented on effectiveness from free-kicks, noting that despite having good takers, they haven't scored many goals from those situations. For him, the key to offensive success lies in hard work. He said the team creates many chances and has quality up front to score goals that may seem like a lot, but are a product of their constructed play.
What is Barcelona's current context?
The team tops the La Liga table with a two-point lead over Alaves. Their goal difference this season is 17 scored and only two conceded, for a +15 differential. This solid performance comes despite absences in the squad. Key players like Frenkie de Jong, Jesse Bisiwu, and Roony Bardghji are currently sidelined, with their status available on the injuries page.
Barcelona's next test is an away trip to face Levante, who are 11th in the table, on September 13th. The full schedule of upcoming fixtures can be found in our fixtures section.
What does the team's flexibility mean?
Gabriel Jesus, after scoring his first goal, spoke about a fundamental quality of the squad. "We are a team that adapts perfectly, we are very flexible," said the forward. This ability to play in multiple positions and systems is a valuable asset for the manager over a long season. Olmo agreed that much remains to be played and that the team must continue working with the same intensity.
Leading the league with an attack in full flow, Barcelona faces its next away match with the confidence of an impeccable streak. The team travels to Valencia to take on Levante on Sunday, September 13th.
