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Hansi Flick’s approach to Barcelona’s 4-0 victory over Real Madrid was a balanced mix of joy and restraint. While clearly pleased with the team’s performance, he kept his post-match statements modest.
Flick shared his perspective on the team’s journey, noting that they are simply focused on improving with each game. His satisfaction was evident, yet he remained cautious, focusing on the need to stay on course and keep up the solid defensive work.
“We started the journey, we prepare for each game and we love to do things well. It was not easy, but we have to continue on the path. We defended well and we did a good job,” he began by saying.
Understanding the change
Frenkie de Jong replaced Fermin Lopez. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
At halftime, Flick made specific tactical adjustments, bringing Frenkie de Jong in place of Fermin Lopez.
Flick highlighted how vital it was for Barcelona to play skillfully both with and without possession.
“We made a change, we focused on defending well and putting pressure on the ball. It was important to play well with the ball and also without the ball. The key is that in the second half, we dominated the ball better.”
Despite his clear happiness with the team’s progress, Flick avoided any overt celebrations. He reflected on the joy of working at Barça and living in Barcelona, describing it as a new chapter in his life.
“Have I been the happiest week? As I always say, I am happy to work at Barça and live in Barcelona. It is a new part of my life. We played a great game, everyone gave 100%,” he noted
Thoughts on Inaki Pena
Inaki Pena made crucial saves. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Flick also emphasized the team’s hard work, particularly the efforts of Inaki Pena, who impressed him significantly. Flick also underscored the importance of keeping a clean sheet, celebrating the team’s success in defending against strong…
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Author : Swapnil Bhopatkar
Publish date : 2024-10-27 06:20:00
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