In a recent Champions League match, Barcelona advanced to the semi-finals despite a 3-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund, thanks to a strong first-leg performance. Robert Lewandowski highlighted the match as a valuable lesson for the younger players, emphasizing that full readiness is essential. He noted the team's defensive lapses that allowed Dortmund many opportunities and called for learning from mistakes. The match ended a long unbeaten run but did not diminish their Champions League aspirations, with encouragement from the coach for the team's achievements thus far.
"This match can be a good lesson to all of our young players. Champions League is Champions League and you always have to be prepared... not at 90% or 95%, no. 100%."
"We gave Dortmund a lot of opportunities to create chances and score; maybe this is what we needed to wake up; we have to learn from what happened."
"If we had to lose and make mistakes, it's better to have done it now. But there's no room for so many mistakes going forward."
"There wasn't a great atmosphere there, but then I said: 'Guys, it's time to cheer up, we are in the semi-finals of the Champions League and we have to celebrate it now!'"
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