Few teams have put Barcelona in difficulty as much as Atlético this season, but Flick said he was satisfied with the way his team reacted to adversity. Flick stressed that he expected a team from Atlético who would be in the match until the last moments. In each match between the two teams this season, the two teams led at one point, with 17 goals scored between three games.
“” It is a different match, because it will be like a final before the final. Everyone wants to reach the final. Barça can be proud of what we do, we work hard in training and in match. What they have accomplished is not due to luck. They deserved it. »»
Hansi Flick is wary of Diego Simeone
“We are satisfied with their level of commitment, and I speak on behalf of the technical staff: we note that they always have the right answer. So far, we have not obtained anything. It will not be easy. They have an excellent coach; They know how to play as they wish. They will fight until the last minute until the last second. They know how to come back. For me, the end of the season is far from over. »»
It has been suggested on several occasions that with the elimination of Atlético in the Champions League and the delay of nine points in Liga, they could be even more dangerous with an “all or nothing” strategy.
“It is the tightest title there is, and there is still time in Liga. They have a very experienced coach who knows how to reverse the situation. Some players have pulled some penalties, nothing special, it sometimes happens. But if it happens, we are ready “noted Flick, adding that he had not led specifically to the penalties.
On Monday, Carlo Ancelotti was not praised on Hansi Flick and Barcelona's performances, but the German coach refused to decide on overly explicit subjects. He was asked what he thought of the words of Ancelotti and the play style of Real Madrid.
“I think we see that we are playing well. We play good football. I see it, and the supporters recognize it. They are happy. I don't think we should compare ourselves to Real Madrid. You would like me to say something, but I won't. Real Madrid is fantastic, just like Atlético Madrid and its coach. He knows everything about football. »»
“We'll see how it will all end, but I'm happy with the turn of events. We have to win titles, and as I said, we will give everything. We will see. He also suggested that Barcelona could change his approach. “” We have our idea of how to play tomorrow, we might change something. But you will see tomorrow, not today, you will see tomorrow. »»
