Barcelona weren’t at their finest towards Alaves, however on the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. It was nonetheless a deserved win for Hansi Flick’s aspect, who proceed their sturdy begin to 2025 in all competitions.
As per , Flick assessed the 90 minutes, whereas additionally confirming how he managed to enhance the crew’s efficiency after a dismal first half displaying.
“It was a tough match, with arduous work. They’re three vital factors within the scenario we had been in La Liga, additionally contemplating the results of Actual Madrid yesterday. (At half time) we confirmed them the areas we might assault, the place we needed to maintain positions, and the place to be extra exact. The second half was higher.”
Flick additionally confirmed that Gavi, who was substituted early on after a nasty conflict of heads with Alaves’ Tomas Conechny, is ok.
“He’s positive. That he continued was neither my choice nor Gavi’s, however the physician’s. He advised him that he couldn’t proceed taking part in and he has to respect that. And this have to be taken care of.”
The outcome sees Barcelona transfer to inside 4 factors of the La Liga summit, following on from on Saturday. Flick admitted he didn’t watch proceedings on the Stage Entrance stadium, as his focus is just on his crew.
“Actually, I didn’t watch the Actual Madrid sport. The previous few days have been aggravating and the most effective factor towards stress is to go to mattress early. And within the morning I noticed the WhatsApp and one thing that I used to be despatched; And certainly, this had occurred. However we’ve to take a look at our personal. And I knew that right this moment could be powerful. However sure, sure. You’ll be able to ask my spouse. I used to be sleeping. After the sport towards Atalanta I had solely slept two or three hours.
“Atletico Madrid and Actual Madrid are incredible groups. However what we’ve to do is have a look at ourselves. We’ve to place stress on them, however we’ve to take a look at our personal. This isn’t how I need to practice, others, however specializing in ourselves.”
