Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has admitted that successful the Champions League stays a “dream” for his facet after they have been eradicated on the quarter-final stage by Atletico Madrid.
Barca have lifted the well-known trophy on 5 events however haven’t received it since 2015.
Regardless of a spirited 2-1 victory on the night time on the Metropolitano, the Catalan giants fell 3-2 on combination. Talking to the press after the ultimate whistle, a visibly disillusioned Flick mirrored on what might need been, citing a scarcity of luck and the impression of taking part in with 10 males following Eric García’s crimson card.
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Barcelona boss Hansi Flick on his facet crashing out of the Champions League
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“We deserved to be within the semi-finals”
Flick was filled with reward for his gamers’ efforts, significantly their explosive begin which noticed them degree the mixture rating inside 25 minutes.
Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres scored early targets as Barcelona fought from 2-0 down.
However Flick couldn’t conceal his frustration on the effective margins that went in opposition to his facet, together with a disallowed purpose for Torres within the second half.
“We performed a unbelievable recreation and we performed with one participant much less. I recognize it very a lot, however we haven’t had a lot luck,” Flick informed Movistar Plus+.
“It was like that and now we have to just accept it. When it comes to mentality and perspective, the workforce gave every little thing. They did a unbelievable job however we didn’t obtain it.
“I believe we deserved to be within the semi-finals, however now we have to just accept the outcome. We performed an incredible tie and I’m pleased with my gamers.”
The Champions League Dream
When questioned about what Barcelona have to do to lastly attain the summit of European soccer once more, Flick pointed to the youthful nature of his squad whereas acknowledging the burden of the competitors.
“All people is disillusioned, and I’m positive the followers are too,” Flick admitted. “All people is disillusioned as a result of successful the Champions League is a dream. We’re a younger workforce, there are issues to enhance and we’ll do it subsequent season.”
Specializing in the home crown
With the European journey over, Flick was fast to pivot the main target again to La Liga, the place Barcelona presently maintain a commanding nine-point lead on the prime of the desk. A possible title-deciding Clásico in opposition to Actual Madrid looms massive on the horizon.
“The subsequent step is to win the League; we’re on that path. It’s not executed but. We should play collectively, have a [strong] mentality,” he mentioned.
“Now, the League. For me, it doesn’t matter once we win it. The vital factor is successful it. We will give attention to La Liga now. It’s robust… however now we have to just accept it.”
Flick additionally notably refused to be drawn right into a disagreement concerning the officiating, regardless of Barça taking part in the ultimate phases of each legs with 10 males. “I don’t wish to speak about that, as a result of we received’t change it,” he insisted. “It’s good for you [the press] if I speak about it, however I merely don’t wish to.”
