Dani Olmo sends warning to Real Madrid and PSG as Barcelona star breaks scoring drought
Dani Olmo broke his scoring drought in Barcelona's 5-2 win over Real Betis and is now focused on upcoming clashes with PSG and Real Madrid.
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Barcelona continue their relentless La Liga form. Hansi Flick’s side dismantled Real Betis 5-2 on Saturday, securing their ninth consecutive league victory and reinforcing their position at the top of the table. The dominant performance highlighted the team's attacking depth and tactical versatility.
A major positive from the match was the return of Dani Olmo to the scoresheet. While the midfielder has been a key fixture in Flick’s system since arriving from RB Leipzig, his goal output had slowed recently. After the game, Olmo insisted his focus remains on collective success.
I’m very happy to keep scoring goals and providing assists. I’m happy to keep contributing to the team. I hadn’t scored for a while, but that didn’t matter to me. I just wanted the team to win, and that’s what we were doing. Dani Olmo
The timing of his goal is ideal for the Catalans, who now face a season-defining week. On Tuesday, they face Paris Saint-Germain in a high-stakes Champions League clash, followed by a blockbuster El Clasico against Real Madrid next Sunday.
Olmo noted the squad's excitement for the upcoming tests: "We’re going to play against the Champions League holders and our biggest rivals. We’re motivated." With the team performing at its peak, these matches will serve as the ultimate litmus test for Barcelona’s title credentials this season.