Hansi Flick did not fail to express his dissatisfaction the day before the match against Osasuna (3-0) on Thursday. The fault of the hellish calendar of Barça, which forces the Blaugranas to chain the matches. In April, they will have to play no less than seven games, a number which is likely to evolve in the event of success in the quarterfinals of the Champions League against Borussia Dortmund, but also against Atlético Madrid in the semi-finals of the King's Cup.
In this context, Flick had suggested on Wednesday that Barça and Real Madrid did not benefit from the same treatment concerning the programming of the games. Remarks that the German technician made it possible to clarify this Saturday before the reception of Girona at the Olympic stadium of Montjuïc on Sunday. He notably expressed his deep respect for the Madrid institution and his coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Flick calms the game with Real Madrid
“I respect Real Madrid, of course, and also Carlo Ancelotti. He is one of the best performing coaches and one of the best coaches in the world. And of course, he is also a great person. I have the greatest respect for him. I never have nothing negative to say about him and the club ”, said the 60 -year -old tactician.
“I would also like to say that we are Barça. We may be different from them and it's a good thing. I am very happy because what I see here with the players of the Masia, with all the players, the relationships they have, everyone here is great ”he added.
