Barcelona club president Joan Laporta discussed the team's current form, seasonal objectives, dressing room atmosphere, Lamine Yamal's Ballon d'Or bid, and controversies involving Real Madrid during a pre-match interview with media ahead of the away fixture against Galatasaray. He stated that Barcelona is playing the world's best football, not just in Europe, and declared the Champions League as a contender for this season's ambitions.

Before the official lunch with Galatasaray officials in Istanbul, Laporta first commented on the team's current status.

He said: "We feel good. This is a Champions League match, the best club competition in the world. We're in excellent form right now. I watched the team's training yesterday. We did intense sessions and the players are very motivated. We're pleased with how things are going."

Regarding Barcelona's seasonal objectives, Laporta stated: "It's more than just a feeling. Our aim is to compete in every competition we participate in. We have a very competitive squad with balanced player quality. Deco and his team have done excellent work."

"The pressure on us now is high. Very high. We've made a good start in La Liga. We'll return here in February for the Copa del Rey. We hope to compete for the trophy when Copa del Rey begins. As you know, everyone has high expectations for the Champions League. Not just the players, but the coaches, the sports management team, the board, and all Barcelona fans. This season, we've set the Champions League as one of our objectives."

Regarding Barcelona's current level of play, Laporta said: "Yes, Barcelona is currently playing the best football. To be honest with you, we're playing the best football in Europe. That's why we're playing the best football in the world."

"There are other teams playing well too. For example, teams like Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are also contenders for various trophies. Yes, there are always some surprising teams. We must consider that as well."

"But in terms of football quality, we're currently playing the best. We don't just play better—we play with attraction. The football audience, especially Barcelona fans, will feel that in the matches. We play football that everyone likes and enjoys. I really like it too."

Regarding Hansi Flick's team showing ambition as previously stated, Laporta said: "Hansi Flick knows the team best. When he speaks of such ambition and hunger, it's because he feels it in every training session and experiences it when dealing with the coaching staff and players. That's how it will be when Hansi Flick talks about it."

"We are contenders for titles and have set the Champions League as one of our objectives for this season."

Laporta also believes the team's current positive dressing room atmosphere is key to Barcelona's best performances.

He explained: "The key to everything is team spirit and a good dressing room atmosphere. Hansi Flick and his staff, along with Deco and his team, have created this together. The combination of Deco and Hansi Flick is working, and the team has these ambitions and objectives."

"Whoever plays shows their best performance. Those not playing want to do better than those currently playing."

Regarding the team's recent consecutive wins, Laporta emphasized the importance of maintaining this momentum.

He said: "We're winning matches and that's what we need to focus on. I didn't specifically note the ten-game winning streak. I know we had an eight-game winning streak in La Liga. That's a record now. We hope to maintain this momentum."

When asked about Lamine Yamal's Ballon d'Or prospects, Laporta replied: "I hope Lamine Yamal wins the Ballon d'Or. He deserves it."

When asked about controversies involving Real Madrid and Vinícius Júnior, Laporta initially laughed, saying: "If I don't talk about Vinícius, they'll make me talk about it."

However, he made it clear he had no interest in engaging in related disputes. "I have nothing to say. I won't comment on Real Madrid's complaints. I'll only talk about Barcelona. We're now playing against Galatasaray in Turkey. Then we'll attend the official lunch in Istanbul. It's a wonderful city. I'd recommend visiting it to those who haven't been."

Regarding Galatasaray's home crowd atmosphere, Laporta remarked: "This stadium is like hell. I've been here before. The atmosphere is electric. It's the kind of match you want to be part of."

Laporta emphasized that Barcelona not only wants to maintain its current excellent form but is determined to compete in all competitions this season, clearly establishing the Champions League as one of the club's major objectives for the year.

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