
Flick: We Never Gave Up, and This is the Mentality I Want
The German Hans Flick, the head coach of FC Barcelona, expressed his great happiness after the thrilling victory over Celta Vigo with a score of 4-3 in the 32nd round of La Liga, in a match held at the Montjuïc Stadium which witnessed a dramatic comeback after Barcelona trailed by three goals to one.
Flick said: "We faced a strong team that came after a series of good results, and we knew we would struggle. They have a clear game plan and an excellent coach, but we managed to come back and respond in a wonderful way."
Regarding the defensive mistakes, particularly the second goal, the German coach commented: "Yes, the second goal was the result of a mistake, but overall we were pressing well. What matters to me is that we never gave up, and this is the mentality I am looking for in my team."
On the injury of Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, he said: "We have to wait until tomorrow to know the results of the medical examinations. We cannot rush to judge his condition; experience has taught me to be patient."
Flick praised his Brazilian winger Raphinha after he scored the winning goal from a penalty, saying: "Raphinha is very important for the team; he has a positive energy that affects everyone. I was confident in his ability to take the penalty, and I told him that we needed him, and he rose to the occasion."
Regarding the Olmo penalty that changed the course of the match, he added: "I didn't see it clearly, but the video technology and the referee confirmed its validity. The goal was a decisive moment that changed everything, and I am very proud of the way we finished the match."
The Barcelona coach concluded his statements by saying: "I am proud of this victory; it was a tough match, but the mentality and fighting spirit made the difference. This is the Barcelona we want to see."
Flick said: "We faced a strong team that came after a series of good results, and we knew we would struggle. They have a clear game plan and an excellent coach, but we managed to come back and respond in a wonderful way."
Regarding the defensive mistakes, particularly the second goal, the German coach commented: "Yes, the second goal was the result of a mistake, but overall we were pressing well. What matters to me is that we never gave up, and this is the mentality I am looking for in my team."
On the injury of Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, he said: "We have to wait until tomorrow to know the results of the medical examinations. We cannot rush to judge his condition; experience has taught me to be patient."
Flick praised his Brazilian winger Raphinha after he scored the winning goal from a penalty, saying: "Raphinha is very important for the team; he has a positive energy that affects everyone. I was confident in his ability to take the penalty, and I told him that we needed him, and he rose to the occasion."
Regarding the Olmo penalty that changed the course of the match, he added: "I didn't see it clearly, but the video technology and the referee confirmed its validity. The goal was a decisive moment that changed everything, and I am very proud of the way we finished the match."
The Barcelona coach concluded his statements by saying: "I am proud of this victory; it was a tough match, but the mentality and fighting spirit made the difference. This is the Barcelona we want to see."