Flick: Playing in El Clásico is everyone's dream, and I am not thinking about this matter

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick appeared in a press conference to talk about tomorrow’s confrontation against Real Madrid, in the 11th round of the Spanish League, at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

He said The coach said in his speech: “I am not thinking much about playing the first El Clásico tomorrow. My job is to prepare the players. The team is motivated, and I am too. I believe that tomorrow’s match will be very big.”

He added: "Stop Mbappe and Vinicius? We have our ideas, we have room for improvement, and with every match we have to adapt. I believe in my team. We may have retreated a little against Bayern Munich after conceding a goal, but we came back after that, and this indicates our self-confidence."

He added: “Real Madrid had one day more rest than you? We cannot change that. Real Madrid played on Tuesday and we played on Wednesday, but we are able to deal with only two days of rest, and we will do that.” In the upcoming matches as well.”

He continued: “We rely on high defense in order to try to snatch the ball from the opponent, but the lines must be close between the players. We did that well Against Bayern, especially after the second half and after we received the goal, we have to take the risk. I trust this team. We have high quality, and we always want to show that.

He continued: “Will Fermin start? I have not decided yet. Fermin contributed to the goals against Bayern Munich, and he presses well. He also made a great and quick decision to pass to Rafinha for the first goal. After returning from injury, he appeared in a great way.”

He stressed: “Seeing Koparsi how he plays is wonderful, but it depends on him to continue this through training and continuing his passion. He is on the right path, and we are trying to develop his level with the rest of the players.”

He continued: “Yamal is playing wonderfully, and he performed at a distinguished level against Bayern Munich, and kept Alphonso Davies in the game.” He uses his areas, and he makes great use of the spaces. He is an amazing player with the ball, and in Munich they praised him a lot.”

He explained: “I am happy with the praise I receive, but I know that This praise is due to the good results. The important thing is that we focus on our job and our team and improving its level. Our goal is to win tomorrow. Playing El Clásico is a dream.”

He added: “There are several matches called El Clásico.” But Barcelona’s match against Real Madrid is the real El Clásico that any player dreams of participating in.”

He concluded about Real Madrid’s ability to win despite not performing well: “I think Real Madrid will be ready for El Clásico tomorrow.”