Hansi Flick expressed his satisfaction following FC Barcelona’s triumph over Real Betis, emphasizing the team’s resilience and dedication, particularly during the first half. He praised his players for their character and quality in overcoming a challenging opponent.
“The first half was very good,” Flick remarked. “We came from behind to equalize, and I loved the way we played. In the second half, we were more fatigued towards the end, but the players gave everything for the club, for the fans, for the badge.”
Notably, Flick chose to focus on the positives despite the chaotic conclusion to the match. “I want to stay positive about this match. We will analyze everything, but the most important thing is that we won, and that’s what counts.”
Flick highlighted the significance of scoring two quick goals against a highly skilled team like Betis, noting, “It’s not easy against a team like this; they have so much quality and fantastic players.”
He also commended the performances of Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres. “Lamine did well, including defensively. It was very positive. Ferran is an intelligent player who reads space excellently, and he did it brilliantly today. For a forward, confidence is key, and Ferran believes he is good enough to be a starter for us. He was fantastic again, and I’m very happy with him,” he said.
Flick further emphasized the team’s adaptability, recalling how he asked Lamine if he could play as an attacking midfielder before the match. “He said yes. Roony also deserved to start and had a great game,” Flick concluded, underscoring the depth and versatility within his squad as they move forward in the season.