Thierry Henry, a respected figure in football and a former Arsenal great, has singled out Barcelona as the most formidable opponent in this season’s Champions League.
It was this season, in the wake of a significant flaw surfacing in Barcelona’s Champions League campaign, that Henry made his observation.
The Frenchman said these after the Champions League quarter-final, where Barcelona beat Borussia Dortmund 4-0 at Camp Nou on Wednesday.
Robert Lewandowski scored twice, and Raphinha and Lamine Yamal each added a goal, securing a significant victory for the Catalan club over their Bundesliga opponents, a performance that surely impressed the audience.
Henry, on CBS Sports, explained that Barcelona’s high defensive line leaves them vulnerable to scoring opportunities.
He further asserted that Hansi Flick’s team is the top contender for this season’s Champions League.
“They are truly exceptional,” Henry praised.
“De Jong and Pedri in midfield, it is outstanding what they are doing.
“At times, though, they leave too many opportunities for the opposition to score goals. Other than that, they are magnificent.
“[Previously] I said they were one of the favourites, if not the favourite, to win [the Champions League title].
“For me, they are a team that are very difficult to beat. They can stop a counter. But I still do think, with the high line, at times they can be a bit exposed.”