Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick openly commented on the match following a convincing 3-0 victory over Oviedo in the next round of La Liga. Although the specialist emphasized the importance of the result, he did not hide his dissatisfaction with some aspects of the team's performance.
According to Flick, Barcelona failed to reach their highest level this time. It was especially noticeable in the first half that the team couldn't move as easily and freely as usual.
"We didn't show our best game, especially in the first half. In recent weeks and months, the team has worked at a very high level. Today, in the second half, we played better than in the first. There are a lot of games and trips - this is not an excuse, but we weren't in our best form today," the German specialist commented.
At the same time, he positively assessed the changes in the second half. After the break, Barcelona increased their pace, added confidence to their movements, and began to capitalize on opportunities effectively. The most important thing for Flick is precisely this: the team managed to turn the game in the right direction "when needed."
Coach Lamin Yamal also highlighted Yamal's goal. He noted that Yamal's goal was the third goal of the match and was remembered as a very beautiful episode.
- Lamin scored an amazing goal. This was the third goal of the match and a very pleasant moment for him. The 3-0 victory is important for us," said Flick.
One thing is clear from Flick's thoughts: he gets the result, but he doesn't lower the standard. "Barcelona" won 3:0 - this is good. But for the coach, "good" means not just a score, but a consistent, clear, and reliable game in every half. Now, the next step is to continue winning while also losing the weight in the first half. Because for large teams, the most dangerous thing is not to see the shortcomings even when you win.
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