Dani Olmo: Barcelona Must Change a Lot of Things to Win the Champions League

Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo has warned that the Catalan giants “must change a lot of things” if they are to lift the Champions League trophy in 2025-26, despite cruising into the round of 16 as group winners.

Speaking to RAC1 ahead of Sunday’s La Liga meeting with Levante, the 26-year-old Spain international acknowledged the scale of the task awaiting Hansi Flick’s squad.

“The Champions League will be tough. We have to change a lot of things if we want to compete to win it,” Olmo said. “This year is special. Last season we came so close… That final was snatched away from us.”

Olmo, who has registered four goals and two assists in his last seven appearances for Barça across all competitions, also used the interview to address long-standing concerns about his injury record.

“I am in a good moment, but I think the best is yet to come,” he insisted. “Physically, I am fine; I needed regularity and the sensations are good. It’s not that I’m bothered by people saying that I get injured a lot, but I don’t agree with that either. I’ve had injuries due to trauma, which is something I can’t control because it’s part of the sport. And I’ve also had some muscle injuries, especially last year, but in previous seasons I hadn’t had so many. I don’t consider myself fragile.”

Barcelona secured automatic qualification to the knockout phase and will discover their last-16 opponents when the draw is held later this year. Olmo’s recent form—six direct goal involvements in seven matches—will offer Flick encouragement, yet the player himself believes significant improvements are required if the club is to reclaim European football’s biggest prize.