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Barcelona’s dream run in 2025 got here to an abrupt finish as they had been held to a 1-1 draw by Getafe final evening.
It was one more disappointing outing for Barça in La Liga, with the Catalans now extending their woeful tally to only one win within the final eight matches.
Chatting with the media after the sport, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was not too proud of the outcome however mentioned he isn’t too nervous concerning the scenario proper now.
What Flick mentioned after the sport
Analysing Barcelona’s efficiency, Flick admitted that the workforce ought to have been extra environment friendly in opposition to a defensive workforce like Getafe.
“I counted a number of the probabilities we had, and often with these probabilities we’re capable of rating one or two extra objectives, however we didn’t, so we’ve to simply accept that. That’s the way in which it’s,” he mentioned.
“Within the first half, we lacked pace in our recreation. The passing wasn’t quick sufficient, we didn’t change the sport to the opposite facet in addition to we must always have. Additionally, the positioning of the gamers within the first half wasn’t good.
“We wished to do higher, and that’s what allowed them to get again into the sport. I believe within the second half we tried the whole lot and in the long run, we’ve to simply accept the outcome,” he added.
Flick went on to surmise that Barcelona did sufficient when it got here to creating probabilities and had been merely a purpose away from snatching a victory.
“I believe we created some probabilities. Within the second half, we had some probabilities, and often, you possibly can take them. And while you rating the second purpose right here, I believe you get the three factors.
Flick wasn’t proud of Barcelona’s efficiency (Photograph by Angel Martinez/Getty Photographs)
“However it was a bit disappointing as a result of I believe within the first half we scored the primary purpose and that was precisely what we wished, however we gave them the possibility to get again into the sport,” he mentioned.
The German, although, accepted the outcome, stating, “I’ve to simply accept what occurred right now. We tried in each approach.”
Flick was additionally requested about the important thing teachings the workforce can collect from right now’s match and the following outcome.
“For me, it’s extra concerning the high quality, the standard of the passes and the pace of the passes. That’s one thing we are able to be taught from as a result of we’ve the standard to try this.
“There are eight or 9 gamers there, and it wasn’t simple to create probabilities, however we had some. Often, that’s sufficient to get the three factors,” he mentioned.
Flick went on to debate a number of key occasions that transpired throughout the recreation, together with the racist chants in opposition to Alejandro Balde.
The German expressed disappointment over the incident and condemned the act.
“There isn’t any place for this in soccer or life. It’s unbelievable. Within the occasions we live in now, it’s utterly flawed. Those that do that ought to keep at dwelling, I believe we must always struggle them, that’s the very best factor.
“But additionally the individuals round them can do one thing as a result of it’s unfair. It’s not the respect we need to dwell with, I believe everybody can do one thing,” he mentioned.
Alejandro Balde was topic of racism in opposition to Getafe (Photograph by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Photographs)
However, Barcelona’s draw with Getafe might severely affect their bid for the league title, particularly now that Actual Madrid and Atletico Madrid have a chance to widen the hole additional.
Hansi Flick, although, isn’t nervous concerning the title race and believes it’s not over but.
“Successful the league is essentially the most troublesome factor. However it’s not over but, there are nonetheless some video games to play. We’ll struggle till the top. As we speak we received an additional level, however we dropped two factors. Nevertheless, we’ve to look ahead and do higher subsequent time,” he identified.
As talked about earlier, Barcelona have received simply considered one of their final eight league matches, which is their worst run in 17 years.
Nevertheless, Flick sees no motive to fret. Speaking concerning the highway forward, the German expressed confidence in his workforce.
“I’m not nervous. I’m conscious of the scenario, I do know that we’ve dropped lots of factors within the final video games, that’s not what we wish, and we are able to do significantly better. However in the long run, you possibly can see that we’ve began the season very well, on this new yr, and I’m joyful about that.
“However now we’ve to point out it. We now have to point out it in Lisbon as a result of it’s an important recreation. Successful three factors there means we’re via to the subsequent spherical. That’s what we wish, however we’ve to play significantly better,” he concluded.
