Barcelona coach Hansi Flick expressed pride in his teamโs thrilling 4-3 comeback win over Real Madrid, a result that opened a seven-point lead atop La Liga with only three games left.
โThis victory is for the fans and the playersโitโs fantastic,โ Flick said after the match. โMadrid are a top team. Coming back from 0-2, especially after playing over 120 minutes in Milan, wasnโt easy. Iโll need to check my heart after that one.โ
Despite the crucial win, Flick acknowledged the teamโs defensive vulnerabilities. โWe still have a lot to improve defensively. Our pressing worked well, but mistakesโlike the one leading to their first goalโcomplicate things. The team is making good collective decisions, but itโs hard to work on everything when matches come every three days. Weโre already thinking ahead to preseason for that.โ
He also commended the teamโs fighting spirit and the contributions from substitutes. โManaging the entire squad isnโt simple, but the players show great energy. They love to train, play, and compete. When thereโs intensity in training, it carries over into the game.โ
Flick highlighted Ferran Torresโ standout performance and noted Robert Lewandowskiโs promising return from injury. โFerran was excellent, and itโs great to see Robert playing at this level again after his injury.โ
On the title race, Flick remained grounded: โWeโre not champions yet. Winning three titles would be incredible, but we still need one more victory.โ
Barcelonaโs dramatic El Clasico triumph brings them within touching distance of the league title, though Flick remains focused on maintaining momentum and tightening up the teamโs defense.
Player Ratings โ Barcelona vs Real Madrid:
Raphinha โ 9 | Olmo โ 4
