Barcelona as soon as once more proved their mettle in opposition to a prime facet and confirmed why they’re the undisputed favorite to win the league title this season, as they secured a hard-fought 4-2 comeback win over Atletico Madrid
The Catalans have been trailing for almost all of the sport, however a late push from Barça noticed them flip issues round fully, with the membership scoring 4 objectives within the area of simply 20 minutes or so.
Talking to the press after the sport, coach Hansi Flick was elated with the win and hailed the efficiency of the group.
What Flick stated after Atleti win
Hansi Flick was proud of the efficiency. (Picture by Angel Martinez/Getty Photographs)
“I’m comfortable. I’m pleased with this group. I feel you’ll be able to see that the mentality is nice, and so they by no means surrender.
“The response on the pitch was superb and good. That is precisely what we need to do in matches. I can say that I’m very, very proud,” he stated.
“The entire group and the teaching employees, I’m pleased with them. As a result of I feel we now have an ideal ambiance within the group, within the dressing room, but in addition in all the things round us. We’re one membership, and everybody works collectively like a household, and which means loads to me,” he added.
Speaking about how Barcelona have improved since he took cost of the membership final summer time, the German added, “Once I arrived right here, and now at this second, it’s actually nice. I really like working with this membership.
“It’s nice to see how the gamers and the teaching employees are linked to one another, this can be a excellent factor.”
Providing his ideas on the group’s efficiency, particularly, Flick identified how the primary half wasn’t precisely optimum however hailed the way in which the group responded within the second half.
“I feel while you see that we performed in opposition to Atletico of their stadium, I feel we managed the sport. We performed very effectively within the first half.
“I do know we had some probabilities, however we didn’t rating within the first half. In fact, we made some errors that allowed them to attain, however ultimately, that’s how it’s. The way in which the group got here again, how they consider in our type of play, that’s an excellent level,” he stated.
“We fought, we by no means gave up, and it was nice to see that. After which, we took our probabilities and scored objectives, that was unbelievable. I’m very comfortable for the group, the membership, and naturally the followers,” he added.
Sensational comeback
Barcelona made a surprising comeback. (Picture by Angel Martinez/Getty Photographs)
Flick was then requested about how Barcelona overcame a two-goal deficit for the primary time this season and whether or not or not it’s an indicator that may win the league.
“I feel so. To go two objectives down in opposition to Atletico after which win 4-2, and fully change the consequence and the sport in 20 minutes, that’s essential.
“As a result of it exhibits that the group actually believes in what they’re doing, and believes of their power, and that could be a good place to be in,” he replied.
The German tactician went on to speak concerning the upcoming worldwide break and the way it could possibly be useful for the group.
“The break can be useful for everybody on the membership. I’m additionally comfortable that the gamers will play their final sport on Sunday, which suggests they’ve every week to relaxation a little bit. This can be a good state of affairs,” he stated.
It have to be famous that this was Hansi Flick’s first win over Atletico Madrid in three tries, since he took cost of Barcelona.
When requested whether or not or not he has lastly discovered find out how to beat Diego Simeone’s males, the German replied, “No, it was time to win. After three video games, the efficiency was good. I additionally assume as we speak’s sport, each for the followers within the stadium and in entrance of the TV, was an incredible sport.
” I feel after the second objective, once we have been behind, the response was unbelievable. And in about 20 minutes, we scored 4 objectives right here in opposition to Atlético, which may be very spectacular. I’m comfortable for the group, but in addition for the membership and our followers. It’s an ideal day for us.”
Following the Atletico Madrid win, Barcelona stand in a commanding place so far as the La Liga title race is worried. Flick, although, just isn’t prepared to take something with no consideration.
“There’s nonetheless a protracted solution to go, as I at all times say. However as we speak have been three massive, very massive factors, and we’re actually comfortable. Now we’re prime of the desk once more with a sport in hand, which is a good feeling,” he stated.
Say no to any comparability
Hansi Flick refused to make any comparisons. (Picture by Angel Martinez/Getty Photographs)
Flick additionally refused to check the present situation at Barcelona to his 2019/20 season with Bayern Munich, when the Germans gained the treble.
“It’s troublesome, the street is lengthy. The present state of affairs, how we’re enjoying, and the way assured we’re, that’s excellent. However I wouldn’t say it was just like the season with Bayern Munich, as a result of it was a totally completely different state of affairs,” he stated.
Explaining his reasoning, the Barcelona coach added, “We had the Corona disaster, and there have been completely different circumstances. However now, what I really feel is that it is vitally good, and I even have confidence within the group that we will obtain enormous issues collectively.
“So possibly we’ll win, however I do know it’s a protracted street, and as at all times, we’ll attempt all the things we will to win titles, and as we speak’s match offers us extra confidence.”
Flick additionally talked about a few of the particular person performers that stood out on the evening, together with the likes of Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal.
Talking of Yamal and his objective, Flick stated, “He places numerous effort into one-on-ones. And naturally, when he will get on the pitch and has an opportunity to shoot, he takes it, as he did as we speak. He has the standard to attain such objectives, and he’s confirmed that many occasions previously.
As for Lewandowski and his essential objective simply after Atleti’s second strike, the German added, “I feel we suffered a bit. There have been additionally some discussions with the referees. We have been saying there might need been a handball earlier than the second objective.
“However the response was proper, and Lewy’s objective was essential as a result of it introduced us again into the sport. Then we began to consider we might change the consequence. In the long run, profitable 4-2 right here is a good achievement.“
Ferran Torres’ impression
Ferran Torres scored a brace. (Picture by Angel Martinez/Getty Photographs)
Flick was additionally concerning the impression of Ferran Torres, who has change into Barcelona’s silent killer from the bench.
“We’ve got a powerful beginning lineup, however the gamers who come off the bench are performing brilliantly. They’re coaching at a really excessive degree, and that’s what we’d like. We would like everybody to present 100% in each coaching session, and that’s the method we need to take,” he stated.
Lastly, the Barcelona coach was requested to supply an replace on the rescheduling of the Osasuna sport. The coach, although, didn’t have a lot to say.
“I don’t know. Proper now, I don’t understand how we’re going to deal with it. We’re discussing it, however there’s nothing I can say. I’ve nothing to say,” he concluded.
Supply: Mundo Deportivo