On May 22, Beijing time, the Barcelona star Lewandowski received an exclusive interview with Marca News when participating in the event. He said that Barcelona are not afraid of Real Madrid with Mbape, and will firmly support Dortmund in the Champions League final.
What happened in Barcelona this season?
"We know we can and should do better. But I have a feeling that we will do better next season, which will be a new chapter. Although there is still a European Cup to play, everything happened this season has ended."
"In the team, we feel that we are ready for next season. This year we could have won the championship, but in some stages of this season we have experienced some ups and downs. If you want to win the championship, you must always stay at the same level and play the best football... We have potential, and I believe we will play better next season."
What are your expectations for the 24-25 season?
"I hope to continue to play in La Liga. This season, Real Madrid never lost points, even if they played poorly. I think they only lost one game, and there were five or six draws."
"However, they won a lot of games by scoring in the last few minutes. If you want to win the Spanish championship, you must know how to win the games you are not good at."
"They didn't lose points even when they played badly this year, which is the experience we will learn next season: we should win the game even if we didn't experience the best days."
Speaking of next season, will you stay? There are many rumors that you will not stay in Barcelona
"There are many rumors about many things, all kinds of things. I just want to get ready for Barcelona next season and take a step forward in our game. This is what I can say and what I think."
In the next few days, the Champions League final will be held. Will you support Dortmund?
"Yes, I will support them. I can imagine that because I played in the final with Dortmund at Wembley. I remember the road to the stadium and the atmosphere of the game..."
"For Royce, this will be the last game, which may be his' legacy '. For Dortmund, this is the second Champions League final. Although they face Real Madrid, and it will always be Real Madrid, sometimes things that will never happen will happen. Of course, I pray for Dortmund."
What do you want to say to the young players in Barcelona? As a big brother
"Not only as an elder brother, but also (even) as their father... (laughing)."
"I try my best to support and help them. But I also try to get something from them that they don't even realize they have."
"I urge them to give more, because I see their great potential. They are great children, always eager for more and more things. They must take advantage of the opportunities given to them by the club, which are hard won."
"Now, people may have lower expectations of them, but they must be prepared to meet higher requirements. They must believe that they can do more."
"You must find a perfect balance between young people and veteran players, because they can help you and the team in difficult times. There are many games in a whole season, and you can't play irregularly. Some games can't be played well, and some games can't be played badly, so your level will be reduced."
"Look at Real Madrid. They have experienced players, such as Croce and Modric, Ludige and Kurtuva, as well as other young players. If you want to succeed, you must find a perfect balance."
Is Real Madrid scary with Mbape?
"Although it has not been officially announced, it seems that all his roads lead to Real Madrid. Fear? No, Mbape is certainly an incredible player. If he goes to Real Madrid, they will be a very strong team."
"But our mentality must be like this. No matter how excellent you are, if we are a team and work together, we can defeat you."
"We must be ready from the first minute of the first game, because Real Madrid certainly needs time. They can't play well at the beginning and will lose points. We must take advantage of this."
"We don't want to catch up with them, but to stay ahead of them. Just like two seasons ago, we didn't lose some games even though we couldn't win."
Do you miss Garvey more than you expected?
"From the very beginning, we knew that we would miss him. He is such a player. When the game is not going well, he can use his action and aggression to cheer up the team. The team needs these types of players, which is why we miss him."
"Now what we can do is wait for him to come back. He is a special player. Since I came here, I have seen that he has what the team needs. He is talented and enterprising."
"Sometimes you have to remind him, but sometimes he is the one who pulls the team and says, 'Come on, guys, let's go'."
"And he has a very good character. He is a very good boy and everyone likes him. I'm waiting for you and hope you will come back early. But there is no need to put pressure on him. Although I see his current working style, I believe everything will be fine."
Picci this season has been very difficult for you
"Yes, in the past games, we have known that it is difficult. If it is not this year, it is next year. I am sure that next season I will score more goals than this season."
"My idea and goal is to score more goals than in my first year at Barcelona. I know I'm ready and I can do it."
