Barcelona’s dominant 3-1 win over Benfica secured their spot in the Champions League quarterfinals, setting up a clash with either Lille or Borussia Dortmund.
Hansi Flick was full of praise for his team’s performance, particularly highlighting the brilliance of Lamine Yamal and Raphinha. According to El Nacional, Flick declared, “Don’t waste your time looking for the best player in the world, because I already have the best duo in my team.”
Yamal’s outstanding display earned him special recognition from the coach, who reportedly told him, “You enchanted the whole world tonight. What a player you are.” However, despite the team’s success, Flick expressed disappointment with Robert Lewandowski’s performance, warning that the striker’s starting spot could be at risk.
Meanwhile, club president Joan Laporta personally congratulated the squad in the dressing room, giving a special mention to Alejandro Balde for his standout performance, telling him, “You outdid yourself tonight. Congratulations.”
Barcelona now look ahead to the next round, with confidence running high after a statement victory.
