Barcelona’s first team secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao at Montjuïc Stadium in their recent Spanish League match. Following the game, Hansi Flick expressed his pleasure with the win but emphasized the importance of staying composed, stating, “Winning brings happiness, and while enthusiasm and leadership are good, I demand more calm.”
When asked about Robert Lewandowski’s performance, Flick confirmed, “I believe he has returned to his best form. He applies good pressure on the opponent, and I’m pleased with his contribution. He could have scored more goals in the first half.”
On Rafinha’s new role in midfield, Flick explained, “Rafinha is versatile and can play various attacking positions, including as a number 10. This flexibility benefits our pressing strategy, and he had an excellent match, deserving praise over Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski.”
Flick also mentioned his post-match conversation with Nico Williams of Athletic Bilbao, stating, “I congratulated Nico Williams on winning the European Championship.”
