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Focus on the Fans and Team Spirit
🗣️ Flick: “This moment is not about me. It's about the fans and the club. We're happy, and now we’re thinking about the fans. Today was a good step for us—we beat one of the best teams in the world. We defended well, and that was the key.”
Flick emphasized the importance of defense in their triumph, noting that scoring four goals against a top opponent was no easy feat.
No Time to Rest
🗣️ Flick: “We have to continue step by step, as we have done until now. We will continue like this. There's no time to celebrate—we have to face Espanyol next.”
Despite the historic win, Flick remains grounded, focusing on continuous improvement and preparing for the next challenge.
Tactical Adjustments at Halftime
🔹️ On changes between halves: Flick revealed he made adjustments at halftime, which changed the team’s pressing and control.
🗣️ Flick: “We made one key change. It was important to show them how to defend. We pressed differently, and that was very important. We also had more control of the ball as a result.”
Pride in His Players and Barcelona Life
Reflecting on his tenure at the club, Flick expressed personal satisfaction with his journey in Barcelona.
🗣️ Flick: “I'm very happy to live and work in Barcelona. It's part of my life. I feel great. It was an amazing performance, and I’m extremely happy. I try to give my players the most confidence possible. They’re celebrating in the dressing room as we speak.”
Flick took time to recognize Iñaki Peña’s crucial clean sheet, stating, "Clean sheets are so important. I'm happy with Iñaki’s incredible performance.” He also praised Iñigo Martinez, emphasizing his impressive defensive contributions.
Breaking Real Madrid’s Unbeaten Record
🔹️ On Madrid’s broken record: Flick highlighted that he only focuses on his own players and his game plan.
🗣️ Flick: “When I took over this team, I told Deco and the president we were going to create a positive atmosphere and change the mentality of this team. Now we’ve started to celebrate victories.”
Post-Match Recovery and Plans Ahead
With the team in high spirits, Flick announced a break for his players after a recovery session, allowing two days off to recharge.
🗣️ Flick: “The players who just returned from injury are not 100% ready yet. We're taking care of them.”
Teamwork and Respect
🗣️ Flick: “This is a team victory. We attack together, we defend together. Every player knows what they have to do.”
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