Balde: "We have to go all out for the Champions League"

Barcelona's left-back Alejandro Balde has grown by leaps and bounds in the last year. When he started the preseason for the 2022-23 season, he did not know if he would continue at the club or if he would go out on loan, but he ended up becoming a regular in Xavi's plans.

In an interview with Barca's official media outlets, the player took stock of the season and set the team a task for next season. "We have to go all out for the Champions League. We have been eliminated in the group stage in the last two seasons and I think we have the team to compete," he said.

Regarding the year on a personal level, he explained that he hasn't had to time to reflect on it all. "It has been an incredible year, both on a personal and collective level. At the beginning of this season, I didn't know what my future would be, but in the end, with effort and dedication the opportunities came".

"A lot has happened. In this sport, everything happens very fast and I have not had time to think about everything that has happened to me. Now the season is over, I've had more time to analyze it and it's crazy," he said.

The only downside on his season was the injury he suffered during the last home game of the season. "It was a big blow, but I'm already thinking about next season, recovering well. I'm thinking about the positives, it's the best way to return to the team soon and help wherever I can", he finished.

 

June 11, 2023