Barcelona concluded his campaign in the group phase of the Champions League with a 2-2 draw against a well-organized Atalanta team.
The result assured second place for Catalan giants, ending behind Liverpool in this phase of newly structured competition.
Hansi Flick expressed satisfaction with the performance of the team, particularly his ability to ensure the qualification despite facing difficult opponents throughout the group stage.
“We played a great team, with a great philosophy, we did well in the second half. Atalanta played very well ” He began to say.
Reflecting on the raffle, the film highlighted the importance of finishing second. While there were times when Barcelona could have had a better performance, ensuring a place in the next phase was a positive result.
“I am happy with second place after this league phase. I think it’s a great success for the team. It was a difficult game. I think we could have done it a little better, but in general we are satisfied with the result and the qualification as a second “, Pointed out.
We Lamine Yamal
The game also saw the late substitution of Young Talent Lamine Yamal by Pau Victor. Flick clarified that the decision was tactic since he sought to press for a winning goal in the last minutes.
While the result remained a draw, the decision showed Flick’s will to make bold movements to influence the result of the game.
“Yes, well. He was a bit disappointed with the result, but he is young. It was at the end of the game where Pau Victor entered. I wanted to change something and I thought we could still win, but I’m happy. “
Next opponent
While Barcelona awaits its next opponents, possible clashes with strong teams such as PSG, Benfica, Monaco and Brest are great.
“It is always the same. If you think this could be a good opponent … it could end up being the most difficult. Today I saw many things we did very well and others that we can do better. ”
Flick emphasized the unpredictable nature of the new format of the Champions League, noting that apparently manageable opponents can be formidable challenges.
“I think it is a new format and the most important thing is that you never know what will happen. Now I can say that I am happy with this format because we are in the top 8 and we have 15 more days to train. “
Improvement in Defense
Defensive stability remains an approach area for Barcelona. While Flick was satisfied with the general performance of the group stage, he acknowledged that more work is needed to tighten at the back.
With 15 days before the next phase, the coaching staff has enough time to adjust the equipment approach.
“Yes, that should be improved. We are happy to finish in this position, but we need to work on many things and we are doing it. ”
Source: AS