Hansi Flick Reflects on 4-1 Defeat to Sevilla: “We’ll Come Back Stronger”
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has spoken candidly following his side’s 4-1 defeat to Sevilla on October 5, expressing both disappointment and determination as he looks to guide his team through a difficult moment.
In his post-match press conference, Flick focused on maintaining optimism, praising his players’ spirit despite the setback.
“We are a good team, and the players will bounce back. We need to look at this in a positive way. What matters most to me is how the team reacted in the second half,” he said, emphasizing his belief that Barcelona can recover from the heavy loss.
The German coach acknowledged the errors that allowed Sevilla to dominate but refused to attribute the defeat to tactical issues.
“I don’t believe the issue lies in our system or strategy,” Flick explained. “We made some major mistakes — that’s clear. Our style of play hasn’t changed. The first half was poor, but in the second half, we showed more attitude and fight. I said the same after the PSG match — we must learn from these experiences and stay positive heading into the international break.”
Flick also highlighted the importance of maintaining the right mentality and energy moving forward.
“We lost, and we accept that. But we will return stronger. The key is to keep this energy and fire for the rest of the season,” he insisted, projecting confidence in his squad’s resilience.
When asked about potential dressing room tension or egos within the team, Flick quickly dismissed the speculation.
“Egos? No, that wasn’t the problem today,” he said firmly. “This is football — sometimes things just don’t go your way. When you win, explanations come easy; when you lose, it’s harder. The result wasn’t what we wanted, but these moments happen. What matters is how we respond.”
Flick’s post-match remarks struck a tone of accountability and optimism, urging calm and unity as Barcelona aim to regroup. His message to both players and fans was clear — defeats like this, while painful, are opportunities to grow and come back stronger in the crucial months ahead.
