Olmo: Barcelona dressing room ‘like a party’, youngsters ‘relaxed’ ahead of Inter clash | OneFootball

Dani Olmo revealed that Barcelona’s youngest players are feeling ‘relaxed’ and ‘having fun’ just hours before a decisive Champions League clash against Inter — a match that could send the Blaugrana to their first final since 2015.

Hansi Flick’s side heads to San Siro following a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg, but there’s no sign of anxiety in the camp. Still, Olmo acknowledges that the squad is well aware of the importance of the week ahead, with a La Liga showdown against Real Madrid coming up at the weekend.

SEVILLE, SPAIN – APRIL 26: Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal and Raphinha of FC Barcelona look on prior to the Copa del Rey Final match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Estadio de La Cartuja on April 26, 2025 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Olmo looks likely to get a starting spot tomorrow against the Nerazzurri, after playing more than 60 minutes last week.

Olmo: Barcelona ‘relaxed’, beating Inter a ‘common goal’

“We’re back in shape, and I see the team well-prepared, energetic, and motivated,” Olmo said at a pre-match press conference, as quoted by Football-Espana.

“We know it’s an important week. We’re one game away from reaching another final… We’ll think about the Real Madrid game later.

“I don’t want to give you a headline… but it’s like a party in the dressing room.

BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 30: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between FC Barcelona and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 30, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

“The youngsters don’t give the situation as much importance as they should. They are relaxed, having fun. It’s a healthy group, with great people and very good players. The common goal is to win.”

Inter captain Lautaro Martínez is expected to recover in time for the decider and make the starting XI, while Benjamin Pavard has been left out of the squad after experiencing discomfort in his injured ankle during Monday’s training session.

Meanwhile, Flick confirmed that Robert Lewandowski will be available ‘from the bench’.