Laporta: Qualification for the semifinals is wonderful for Barcelona fans

Joan Laporta, the president of FC Barcelona, expressed his immense happiness at the team's qualification for the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League, noting that this achievement is fantastic news for Barcelona fans after a six-year absence from this stage.

Regarding the defeat the team suffered against Borussia Dortmund in the second leg of the quarterfinals with a score of 3-1, following a significant victory in the first leg 4-0, Laporta said: "I am very happy with the players' dedication, their talents, and their style of play. We are in great physical condition, and everything is well-prepared and monitored. We are very satisfied with the current season; this is part of our work to improve the team on all fronts."

Despite the increasing talk about the need for Real Madrid to compensate for the heavy loss of 3-0 against Arsenal in the first leg of the quarterfinals, Laporta refused to engage in any discussions concerning rivals, affirming: "Let me enjoy our reaching the semifinals. The team is in excellent condition, and we are heading in the right direction to achieve our goals for this season. I am very happy with what has been accomplished."

Laporta emphasized the importance of maintaining high performance and continuing to achieve success in various competitions.