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Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick expressed immense satisfaction following his group’s spectacular victory over Borussia Dortmund.
The win got here in a difficult setting, solidifying Barcelona’s place within the Champions League group stage and bringing them one step nearer to the spherical of 16.
Flick emphasised his pleasure within the group’s perception, composure, and the standard displayed all through the match.
“We will be very happy with how we believed and the way the gamers confirmed their high quality,” he started saying.
One of many highlights was Raphinha who appeared to have some form of bodily downside. Nonetheless, Flick dominated out something main, stating, “He’s not injured. He’s simply drained.”
On Ferran Torres
Ferran Torres scored a brace towards Borussia Dortmund. (Photograph by Fran Santiago/Getty Photographs)
A key spotlight for Flick was the tactical execution in the course of the first half, significantly the group’s capability to keep up calm possession of the ball.
Ferran Torres, who has been in glorious kind, caught Flick’s consideration as soon as once more. Scoring in his third consecutive recreation, Torres showcased his pace and ending capability.
“He [Ferran] is a quick participant, he has scored within the final three video games. The second objective was not simple. I’m very proud of him, he has a really optimistic mentality and an excellent perspective.”
He was additionally delighted with the influence made by substitutes Ferran and Fermin Lopez, whose introductions added a directness to Barcelona’s gameplay.
“Probably the most optimistic factor was the ball possession within the first half, we performed calmly. With the doorway of Fermin and Ferran, we had been direct,” he defined.
Bench energy and away help
Hansi Flick was proud of the away help. (Photograph by Lars Baron/Getty Photographs)
The supervisor highlighted the bench’s depth, stressing the significance of each participant being absolutely ready when known as upon.
“The win could be very particular. We knew that there was quite a bit at stake for each groups. When you win you’re taking an enormous step in the direction of the following spherical. We need to be within the high eight.
“There may be one other recreation on Sunday, and we are going to see how the gamers get well. However the bench is excellent. Everybody who comes on should be 100%. Ferran and Fermin have mixed. I’m happy with all of the gamers.”
The victory in Dortmund additionally held significance past the pitch. Flick acknowledged the significance of the help from travelling Barcelona followers, noting how their presence lifted the group.
The supervisor shared how followers, even neighbours, had expressed their hopes for a robust efficiency, and he was happy to see them return residence glad after a memorable match.
“I believe it’s superb that so many followers have come right here. They may return to Barcelona glad.
“On Monday a neighbour advised me that he was coming to Dortmund together with his kids and requested me to play a superb recreation. Their final recreation was at Liverpool they usually weren’t proud of it, however immediately they had been,” he famous.
Possibilities within the Champions League
Hansi Flick performed down UCL probabilities. (Photograph by Lars Baron/Getty Photographs)
As Barcelona continues their Champions League journey, Flick stays grounded. He reiterated that whereas the final word objective is to achieve the highest eight, the group is targeted on taking one match at a time.
“There may be nonetheless a protracted strategy to go. We need to be among the many high eight, that would be the first step. There are nonetheless many video games left. We’re taking it one recreation at a time.”
With the squad’s present kind and mentality, Barcelona seems well-positioned to realize their ambitions in Europe this season.
Supply: AS
