Van der Vaart: Feyenoord have only a 1% chance against Barcelona, but must lose with dignity
08/09/2026 12:17:06 NeNaZavode
Dutch legend and former Real Madrid player Rafael van der Vaart said on a program that Feyenoord have only a 1% chance of winning away against Barcelona.
At 00:45 Beijing time on Thursday, Feyenoord will visit Barcelona in the first round of the Champions League league phase.
Known for his outspoken commentary style, Van der Vaart said he believes Feyenoord's chances are only 1%: “If you have the opportunity to play at Camp Nou, you want to show your ability. You are definitely going to lose anyway, so at least you have to prove that you are capable of competing at this level.”
Van der Vaart believes Feyenoord head coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst should fully utilize the players in the squad with the strongest individual abilities, using Anis Musa as an example. “You have to let players like him show their real strengths,”
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