It was a bit like the exam at the end of the first term. With the two huge shocks on the program this week, Hansi Flick’s FC Barcelona had to validate the great promises of its start to the season. Result ? A resounding success against Bayern Munich (4-1), and a lesson inflicted on Real Madrid, three days later, in the second half (0-4).
It’s hard to dream of anything better for the German coach. “Happiest week? As I say, I’m always happy working at Barça and living in Barcelona, replied the former Bayern and Mannschaft coach.
It’s a new part of my life. We played a great match, everyone gave 100%. »
The Flick method works
Clearly, everything has worked for Hansi Flick since the start of the season, between the young players he continues to launch (Casado), and this style of play which allows the Raphinha-Lewandowski-Lamine Yamal trio to shine. His team seems to adhere perfectly to his methods.
“We have to build an atmosphere in which players can show their quality. The atmosphere in the club and in the team is very good. We can celebrate this victory, I’m giving them two days of rest after Sunday’s clean-up, confided Flick, who knows that the season has only just begun. We can celebrate, but now let’s focus on the next match against Espanyol. »