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Barcelona’s 3-0 win over Osasuna proved essential of their pursuit of distancing themselves from Actual Madrid on the prime of La Liga.
With Hansi Flick making tactical changes to his beginning XI, the inclusion of Eric Garcia and Gavi paid dividends as each gamers delivered strong performances in a hard-fought encounter.
Their presence on the sphere not solely bolstered Barcelona’s defensive solidity but additionally contributed to their total cohesion and dedication.
Eric Garcia’s response
Garcia, who was handed a beginning function, highlighted the significance of securing all three factors and sustaining consistency.
Eric Garcia relayed the significance of consistency. (Photograph by Fran Santiago/Getty Photos)
The defender recognised the pitfalls of complacency, pointing to previous experiences the place Barcelona’s vital lead over Actual Madrid had regularly evaporated.
“We now have to maintain going. We now have the expertise from the previous once we have been forward of Madrid by loads of factors, and the hole narrowed till we misplaced the lead.
We now have to maintain going like this. The workforce is doing properly, and we want slightly time to relaxation. An important factor as we speak was to get the three factors and consolidate our lead,” he mentioned.
Gavi takes the ground
Gavi, in the meantime, continued to show why he stays a significant element of Flick’s setup. The younger midfielder emphasised the importance of consistency, particularly with the season getting into an important section.
“La Liga may be very lengthy; at some point you’re up, and the subsequent you’re down. There are loads of video games, and ultimately, the essential factor is to be constant.
“We’ve been doing that since we got here again from Christmas, and we’ve to stick with it,” the midfielder analysed.
Proud of the win
Gavi was pleased with the efficiency. (Photograph by Clive Brunskill/Getty Photos)
What significantly stood out from Gavi’s feedback was his emphasis on the worth of retaining clear sheets. The midfielder has usually pressured that defensive self-discipline varieties the spine of Barcelona’s success.
Somewhat than relying solely on their attacking prowess, Barcelona have demonstrated a newfound solidity on the again, one thing that has been instrumental of their pursuit of titles this season.
“We’re very pleased with the workforce’s efficiency as we speak. It was a tough match, and the reality is that the entire workforce performed an amazing recreation, and we’ve to proceed like this.
“We now have to work as a workforce and at all times keep collectively. I at all times say that. If we don’t concede a objective, we’ll rating on the finish, so a clear sheet is essential,” he defined.
Finally, the win towards Osasuna was about way more than simply three factors. It was a press release of intent—a reminder that Barcelona are ready to struggle for each inch of floor of their quest for the La Liga title.
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