Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick expressed immense satisfaction following his staff’s spectacular victory over Borussia Dortmund.
The win got here in a difficult surroundings, solidifying Barcelona’s place within the Champions League group stage and bringing them one step nearer to the spherical of 16.
Flick emphasised his satisfaction within the staff’s perception, composure, and the standard displayed all through the match.
“We could 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 sort of bodily drawback. Nevertheless, Flick dominated out something main, stating, “He’s not injured. He’s simply drained.”
On Ferran Torres
A key spotlight for Flick was the tactical execution through the first half, notably the staff’s means to keep up calm possession of the ball.
Ferran Torres, who has been in glorious type, caught Flick’s consideration as soon as once more. Scoring in his third consecutive recreation, Torres showcased his velocity and ending means.
“He [Ferran] is a quick participant, he has scored within the final three video games. The second aim was not straightforward. I’m very pleased with him, he has a really constructive mentality and a fantastic perspective.”
He was additionally delighted with the influence made by substitutes Ferran and Fermin Lopez, whose introductions added a directness to Barcelona’s gameplay.
“Essentially the most constructive 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 assist
The supervisor highlighted the bench’s depth, stressing the significance of each participant being totally ready when known as upon.
“The win could be very particular. We knew that there was rather a lot at stake for each groups. If you happen to win you are taking an enormous step in direction of the following spherical. We wish to be within the prime eight.
“There’s one other recreation on Sunday, and we’ll see how the gamers get better. 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 assist from travelling Barcelona followers, noting how their presence lifted the staff.
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 instructed me that he was coming to Dortmund along with his kids and requested me to play an excellent recreation. Their final recreation was at Liverpool they usually weren’t pleased with it, however at present they had been,” he famous.
Possibilities within the Champions League
As Barcelona continues their Champions League journey, Flick stays grounded. He reiterated that whereas the final word aim is to succeed in the highest eight, the staff is concentrated on taking one match at a time.
“There’s nonetheless a protracted solution to go. We wish to be among the many prime 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 type and mentality, Barcelona seems well-positioned to attain their ambitions in Europe this season.
Supply: AS
