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- The first step is tomorrow, he says. The focus is a strong performance rather than the result, because when this team plays well, the goals come.
- Two down from the first leg, and he is not reading history: the atmosphere will be unbelievable, the fans know what is necessary, and against a strong Atletico he wants a very stable defence and bravery in attack, pressing and taking every chance.
“It's possible. It's possible. Why not?”
- The line the post is named after. He is happy with him, and his instruction is simple: keep doing the thing he is currently the best in the world at, the one-on-one, while the team gives him the passing option. No special plans for individuals, he insists: one unit.
- The connection between team and supporters after that win was unbelievable, he says, and it shows the players the respect earned by a year and a half of performances. Tomorrow every person matters, and he feels the team believes.
- After the first-leg anger and a formal complaint, he closes the subject: everything changed, he is calm, and tomorrow's official is experienced. No doubt, he says.
- He returns to his theme: ties are often decided by momentum, and he recites the first leg's swings, the red card, the goalkeeper touching the ball with his hand and staying on. It happens, it is football, and he hopes the momentum lands on their side this time.
- Asked whether the profile fits tomorrow's intensity, Flick makes it, in his words, really short: yes. And yes, he can start.
- Reminded of last season's high-scoring European nights, he refuses the worry: this is their style. Defending is the whole team, not the back line, compact and connected without the ball. That, he says, is how they want to play.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick praised the extraordinary talent of Lamine Yamal, calling him the best player in the world in one-on-one situations ahead of a crucial clash against Atlético Madrid.
Speaking before the decisive knockout match, Flick emphasized that Barcelona must focus on performance rather than the result. He believes that if FC Barcelona plays with intensity, bravery, and collective discipline, the goals will come.
Flick highlighted Yamal’s ability to create danger in isolation situations, explaining that Barcelona’s system must support him with passing options and movement around him. The coach stressed that while individual brilliance matters, success will depend on the team functioning as one unit.
The German manager also discussed key squad decisions, confirming that Frenkie de Jong could potentially start after returning from injury, while Marc Bernal remains doubtful. He added that Gavi continues to be a crucial presence for the team due to his fearless mentality and leadership on the pitch.
With the atmosphere expected to be electric and Atlético posing a serious threat, Flick believes mentality, courage, and momentum will decide the outcome.
Can Barcelona produce the performance needed to complete the comeback?
