Hans Flick, the head coach of FC Barcelona, expressed his satisfaction after his team's victory over Racing Santander and their advancement to the next round of the Copa del Rey, emphasizing the importance of mentality and commitment on the field.

Flick said: "The atmosphere was great, Racing played very well, and we achieved a positive result. We are still in the cup competition, kept a clean sheet again, and advanced from the round of 16, which is the most important thing."

The German coach continued his remarks on the importance of the match: "For Racing, it was one of the most important games in recent years, and for us as well, it's important to understand that you don't win by name, but by mentality. We played a serious game, had the right mindset, and performed very well."

He added, praising the opponent: "Racing put on a great performance, and perhaps we will meet them in La Liga next season, which would make us very happy."

Flick continued talking about his player Firmin: "He is an exceptional player; not every player is like him. I like his mentality and energy. He changes the course of the game with his movement and passes, and he also scores goals. He is always in the right place. He is a very important player for us."

He continued talking about the lower-ranked teams: "These teams play with courage and have nothing to lose, and it's wonderful to watch them. The cup tournament is amazing."

He added about Racing Santander's performance: "I liked their defensive style; they defended with everything they had. We saw good football, they pressed high, and did a great job."

Flick concluded his remarks by talking about goalkeeper Juan Garcia, saying: "Juan made a fantastic save and added another clean sheet to his record. He played because it was our decision, and it was a good decision based on what we saw in the match. We'll see what happens in the upcoming cup matches; I haven't made a final decision yet, and it may depend on his physical condition and whether he feels fatigued."