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Coach Hansi Flick has urged La Liga leaders Barcelona to “get back to what makes us unstoppable” against Borussia Dortmund, goalkeeper Inaki Pena told reporters on Tuesday.

The team meet in the Champions League in Dortmund on Wednesday, with both clubs among the frontrunners in the new-look first round.

Flick’s Barcelona were nine points clear of Real Madrid in La Liga at the start of November but a series of stumbles allowed Los Blancos, who still have a game in hand, to cut the lead to two points.

Flick, who won the Champions League and several other titles during a short but successful tenure as Bayern Munich coach, is taking a high-risk approach.

Pena said it was difficult to get used to this approach when Flick moved to Barcelona in the summer.

“We were a little shocked at the over-the-top idea he had. It was a process that we had to integrate in pre-season,” said Pena, but added: “It is something that you gradually become convinced is better for you.”

Flick told reporters that setbacks are normal for a young team.

“We are a young team, it is clear that we cannot achieve 100 percent in every game.”

“It’s normal for there to be a few setbacks during the season, but I have every confidence in the team.”

With three games to go in the league, Flick’s Barcelona are in third place, level on points with fourth-placed Dortmund but ahead on goal difference. The top eight teams qualify automatically, while teams ranked ninth to 24th compete in an additional knockout round.

The German coach met Dortmund five times with Bayern and won each time.

He urged his Barcelona players to prepare for “an incredible atmosphere” in Dortmund’s 82,000-capacity Westfalenstadion, calling it “one of the most beautiful stadiums ever.”

Dortmund coach Nuri Sahin praised his opponent earlier on Tuesday.

“He is an exceptional coach who managed to introduce his ideas into the team in a very short space of time.”

“I don’t think there is a favorite tomorrow. We are on the same level. We can win the game, but so can Barcelona.”