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Barcelona Unfazed by San Siro Challenge, Says Dani Olmo

As the highly anticipated UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg tie between Barcelona and Inter Milan approaches, Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo has sent a strong message to their Italian opponents. Speaking at a pre-match press conference on Monday, Olmo warned Inter Milan that his team is not intimidated by the prospect of playing at the San Siro on Tuesday night. This confidence stems from Barcelona’s impressive away record, including wins at notable stadiums such as Santiago Bernabeu, Metropolitan, and Signal Iduna Park.

According to Olmo, these past victories serve as a motivation for the team as they prepare to face Inter Milan. "It’s clear that home advantage is important, but we have played in places like the Metropolitano, the Bernabéu, and Signal Iduna Park and won or gone through. It’s not something that worries us, it’s a motivation," he emphasized. This mindset is particularly significant given that it’s been six years since Barcelona last reached the semi-finals and ten years since they made it to the final. Olmo expressed the team’s excitement and readiness, saying, "It’s six years since Barça were in the semi-finals and 10 since we made it to the final. We are excited and ready."

The first leg of the semi-final tie ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw at Camp Nou last week, setting the stage for a tense and potentially decisive second leg. With the stakes high, Olmo’s assurance that his team is unfazed by the San Siro challenge is a testament to Barcelona’s resilience and determination. As the two teams clash on Tuesday, one thing is certain – the match will be a spectacle to watch, with Barcelona’s confidence and Inter Milan’s home advantage creating a captivating dynamic. The question on everyone’s mind is, can Barcelona maintain their momentum and secure a spot in the final, or will Inter Milan’s home advantage prove too great to overcome? Only time will tell, but for now, Dani Olmo’s words have undoubtedly added fuel to the fire, making the upcoming match all the more intriguing.