Antić's contract with the club is only signed at the end of this season, with the goal of bringing Barcelona to the European arena next season and reaching at least the semi-finals in the Champions League. Judging from the current situation of the team on both battlefields, the chances of achieving the latter task are greater. After all, although Barcelona was in a serious crisis some time ago, they still achieved 10 consecutive victories in the Champions League, drawing AC Milan's previous record of the highest winning streak.

Now, it is another team from Milan, Inter Milan, that prevents Barcelona from setting a new record.

Although Barcelona has not escaped the crisis, who would doubt the strength of Barcelona? Who would think that they are no longer the European Green Green League? What the Barcelona players lack is not ability, but fighting spirit.

The victory in the Barcelona derby last week made the players regain confidence. Now the Barcelona team's lineup is very neat. Judging from the last two games, the team's two links have the most obvious improvements, one is the left offense and the other is the midfield organization.

Ronaldinho on the left has fully recovered, and Ovimas may be a substitute, but unfortunately Argentine international Solin was unable to play because he once played for Lazio in the League Cup.

But it can be expected that Barcelona will hand over the attack task to Ronaldinho in this powerful battle.

Xavi is the most noteworthy player. The mature Xavi has long had the style of Guardiola back then. His teleportation and set-piece skills are quite good, and his performance is very stable. Last weekend, it was his one pass and one shot that made Barcelona win. With him delivering shells for both wings and the front line in the midfield, Inter Milan's defender will be very troubled.

Barcelona's form has recovered, but Inter Milan, which was smooth sailing some time ago, was not so optimistic, and they lost a game just before the battle.

So Mourinho also acted cautiously at the press conference on Tuesday.

Mourinho still said that he should not ignore his opponents and should give enough respect to the Spanish giants. Mourinho said: "Since Van Gaal's dismissal, they have made improvements and made some progress. I have watched a lot of Barcelona games recently. They are indeed ready and are more mentally stronger than before."

Inter Milan is now tied for the top spot in the group with a record of all wins, so Mourinho understands that this victory can almost book their tickets to the quarterfinals. "This game is very important to us. If we win, we can almost enter the quarterfinals."

But before the war, Mourinho still faced some problems in choosing. He said: "We have some questions about the defense line. If we continue to play like last weekend, our defense line will not be reassuring. I have not confirmed the starting position yet. Barcelona's attack power is not comparable to Chivo. I need the backcourt players to keep their attention focused."

He was very dissatisfied with his defense last weekend.

"While on the front line, we must show a more determined attitude. If the boys want to prove that they have entered the ranks of greatness, they must prove themselves in such an important game. Many of the opponents are their predecessors, and they must beat the predecessors before they can have a place."

"This game is very similar to Ajax in the first phase, but the opponent is stronger, and I think it will be a pretty good game. It's a competition between geniuses."

"Messi, Ronaldinho, Robben, Ronaldinho, Quaresma, Saviola, Xavi..."
Chapter completed!