Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona's striker, emphasized the importance of the team's direct qualification to the Champions League Round of 16 after defeating Copenhagen in the final round of the league stage. Lewandowski explained that avoiding the playoff stage gives players the opportunity to rest and focus on upcoming matches.

Lewandowski said: "When you play many matches, return late from traveling, and play every three days, it's good to be able to rest and focus on training. We played a great match, and now we can focus on the upcoming games."

He continued: "Direct qualification to the Round of 16 gives the team a great advantage and helps us maintain energy and physical readiness for the upcoming matches."

The Polish striker added about his scoring level: "Sometimes you need patience in football. This year I wanted to start at a very high level, and I needed some time to achieve that. Today I scored another goal in the Champions League, and I got a scoring streak."

Lewandowski concluded his statements by saying: "What matters to me is that the team wins, and if I can help by scoring a goal or two, I feel happy."