The head coach of FC Barcelona, German Hans Flick, expressed his great happiness at his team's victory over Olympiacos in the third round of the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, confirming that the victory will give his players a strong boost and confidence before the anticipated Clasico match against Real Madrid. He also praised the performance of Firmin Lopez and Rashford, and refused to enter into a debate about the referee's decisions or the statements of Olympiacos coach Jose Luis Mendilibar.

Flick said in his statements after the match: "Yes, I am very happy. At the beginning of the match, we faced some difficulties, but we deserved the win. Every goal and every victory is important for us."

Regarding Mendilibar's complaints about the refereeing, he clarified: "It's not my problem. I see things differently, but I will not get into the debate. I don't know how the decisions changed the course of the match. We have to play on the pitch; there are situations in our favor and others against us, and I understand that he is angry."

The German coach talked about the brilliance of Firmin Lopez, saying: "He scores, runs, and performs completely. His performance was very impressive; scoring a hat-trick is amazing, and the first goal was crucial and gave us confidence. He has everything: dynamism, speed, and a strong presence."

As for the upcoming Clasico match, Flick confirmed: "The most important thing is that we won today, and this gives us confidence for the next match. The Clasico is always a huge encounter; there is no time to waste. We have to recover and prepare well. Last season we won, but that is in the past. Now we are in a different situation, yet I am optimistic because the team is capable of competing. We might get some players back, and we have the strength to prepare in the best way."

He also reassured Barcelona fans about Lamine Yamal, saying: "He is not suffering from any physical problem. Today's win is important for him and the entire team. On Sunday, he will be at his best. Last season he excelled in big matches, and I have no doubt he will do it again."

Flick added about Rashford's performance: "He had an excellent match and is a very important player for us. The penalty was correct, and maybe the second one was too. He always delivers what we expect from him 100%. He is quick with the ball and moves well in front of the goal, and the more confidence he gains, the more he will develop."

The German coach praised the young talent Drew Fernandez, saying: "He was very good, positioned himself correctly, and provided the decisive pass for the second goal. He has great talent, and I love working with him."

Flick concluded his statements by praising Barcelona's academy, saying: "The best moments are in training. There you see everything and the development of the level. Everyone trains with great seriousness, and there is great respect among the players. What distinguishes La Masia is the bond between its players. We have a group of 2007 players who have been playing together since childhood, and this is wonderful. It's beautiful to have this legacy in the team."