The most difficult week passed and Barcelona resolved its two litmus tests with a forcefulness unimaginable a few months ago. Eight goals for and one against against Bayern and Madrid at the Bernabéu. Flick’s work, at its peak.
The German analyzed one of the keys to victory in the capital, his line of four located in the center of the field. «The defense was advanced. It seems dangerous and risky, but it is not. It has worked. In the end, we made the right changes at half-time. Everyone knew what to do, in defense and attack. “We trust our idea, but we have to continue.”
With his hidden smile, Flick did not want to show too much of his historic victory and simply reaffirmed his happiness and pride. «I always say it, I am happy to be working at Barcelona, it is a fantastic job. I feel happy. We played a fantastic game and I’m proud. I’m happy for Iñaki (Peña), who did well. It is important to keep a clean sheet. The players have more confidence. “They celebrated it in the locker room, it’s something nice to see,” he said.
Precisely, the Barça goalkeeper was one of those responsible for not conceding, thanks above all to two valuable interventions when facing Mbappé one-on-one. «We knew that this week was going to be very key for what was to come and we have achieved two results that have been brutal. Now we have to enjoy it,” said Peña.
“We have shown that we have the field to beat anyone, that we have changed our mentality and that the team has improved a lot,” he boasted. Regarding the danger that the height of his defensive line poses, especially for him, he was satisfied with the exams passed with flying colors. “There are no more powerful and faster players than the ones we have played against this week, so this shows us that we are doing a good job and that the coach’s idea fits with all of us,” he concluded.
For its part, Íñigo Martínez, established as leader of the defense, he also wanted to praise the team’s defensive work. «The back four get together very well. We know when to throw the line and when not to. It’s true that they take risks, but against Madrid if you play deep at the back it’s going to cause you even more problems. “We are very happy, this is the way to go,” said the Biscayan, who does not want to throw his hat in the ring just yet. “We have hit the table again, it is normal for the fan to get excited, but be patient, there is a lot left.”
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