Spanish El Clásico in the Champions League

Barcelona's new manager: "This is our home ground. We need the support of every single fan. As long as we stand united, we can defeat any enemy! Any!"

Reporter: "How does Barcelona plan to deal with this Lu-Style Real Madrid, whose attacking firepower is the best in all of Europe?"

Barcelona's new manager: "Real Madrid have a lot of matches to play, and they do not actually have that many attacking players. They will grow tired, while we have plenty of energy. We have prepared for this match for far too long! We will wash away our humiliation!"

The reporter nodded. This new manager was quite capable.

He had managed to put such a fresh and refined spin on Barcelona being eliminated by Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinals.

This year's Copa del Rey final had been decided early. It was another Madrid derby: Real Madrid versus Atlético Madrid.

Reporter: "We have learned that Barcelona's total follower count across major platforms has dropped by thirteen million compared with the end of last season. How do you view this?"

Barcelona's new manager: "That is normal. The departure of superstar players does indeed lead to some fans leaving. But those who cannot be kept will always leave, while those who will not leave never will."

"Barcelona needs a turning point. We need a miraculous, crushing victory! And I believe the time has come!"

"As long as we win the next match, as long as we eliminate Real Madrid from the Champions League, the number of new fans we gain will far exceed thirteen million!"

This was Barcelona's final pre-match interview.

These remarks had an effect.

On February 27, the Camp Nou was packed to the brim.

Every street in Barcelona was jammed with Barcelona fans. People poured into the streets,