MADRID, 3 Dic. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The coach of FC Barcelona, Hansi Flick, was “satisfied” with his team this Tuesday, and that he “likes” that they “fight for 90 minutes”, after winning 1-5 against RCD Mallorca, although he confessed that he only He relaxed when he saw that the added time was three minutes in the early match of matchday 19 of LaLiga EA Sports 2024-2025.
“I’m satisfied. I like the team to fight for 90 minutes or however long the match lasts. I only relaxed when I saw that they added only three minutes,” acknowledged the German coach in the press conference after the 1-5 win. in Son Moix against RCD Mallorca.
Flick admitted that, after three games without a win in the League, “it was very important to win” in Palma. “In the first half we had many opportunities. We could have scored more than one goal, but in the end they tied. It was a close game in the first half, but we talked at half-time about what we wanted to do. And I think we deserved win these three points. We created good opportunities and we managed to score, so it’s fantastic,” he analyzed.
“It was an important victory at this point in the season. That’s why we are happy. November is over,” the German celebrated after the victory, before praising Lamine Yamal’s game. “It is always important, it makes the difference. He could have scored one or two goals. He has played very well, he has assisted, he has great quality. We need him. But not only has he played well, the others have too,” he expressed.
“The defense has also been good. It is not easy for the defense because of how we play. Cubarsi is playing like an experienced footballer, also Pedri, Raphinha… there are many players who have returned after being out and it is not easy to come back and be at the top. one hundred percent. I’m happy because Ferran, Frenkie scored… Éric came back… so I have more options,” he added about his players’ performance.
Among them was not a Robert Lewandowski who did not play a minute. “It is important for him to score goals. Lewandowski needed rest, we had to take care of him. Ferran managed to score the first goal. Today it was not necessary to play with Lewandowski,” he explained, before revealing that his plans with Raphinha, from whom he wants to make the most of his good moment.
“If I’m honest, yesterday it was not my plan for him not to play. But I had a feeling and I have spoken with my assistants. I also thought about the possibility of him resting, but he is very good, as we have seen,” he said.
Flick did not hesitate to take advantage of the performance of his team, which “always gives everything.” “Today we have done everything possible to take advantage of the opportunities. We have also tried to have the ball. The important thing is not to have to run back,” he also commented on the high offside line.
“There are players who train him and they choose based on who feels most comfortable among those on the field. I always turn,” he concluded about who is in charge of taking penalties in the Barça team.