According to Mundo Deportivo, Carragher said he hopes Barcelona will win this year's Champions League if Liverpool fail to win the title.
Barcelona's start to the season has been phenomenal. Flick's team began the season with a strong performance, and Barcelona's football has won widespread acclaim. Their 5-1 Champions League debut against Feyenoord further reinforced this impression, showcasing the team's attacking prowess once again.
Jamie Carragher is one of those impressed by Barcelona's current form. The former Liverpool player, now a CBS Sports commentator, made no secret of his preference when discussing Champions League title contenders. He stated, "If Liverpool don't win the title, I hope to see Barcelona win the Champions League this year."
Carragher's greatest appreciation is that Barcelona has the opportunity to return to the top of Europe without abandoning its own style. He said, "Great teams always return, and now it looks like it's Barcelona's turn. I think there's nothing better than seeing Barça become the best team in their own way, or win the Champions League, in a way that's somewhat similar to what Paris Saint-Germain has done in the past two years. It's a special club, playing a special style of football. Perhaps nowhere else can compare to them."
Carragher used this opportunity to reflect on Barcelona's golden age and the football tradition that made the club a world benchmark. He believes that if Barcelona maintains its current level and takes that final step in European competition, it has a chance to recapture that era.
Yamar needs the Champions League
In discussions about Barcelona's return to the top, Yamal is the most talked-about name. Carragher believes the young winger will lead a new phase for Barcelona and has linked him to Messi's development trajectory. Carragher stated, "If they could go back to those days, Yamal might be at the same level, or at least in the same discussion. We've mentioned that he might not have been at his best in the summer, but he's only 19 and has already won the European Championship and the World Cup. Now he needs the Champions League. Imagine if it were the final against Real Madrid in Madrid."
According to Carragher, Yamal's biggest goal now is to lead Barcelona to win the Champions League and bring the club back to the position it once held during its golden age.
