- He admitted Barcelona struggled to create clear chances in the first half but raised their intensity after the break
- Flick also pointed to the importance of maintaining focus despite the looming Clasico clash
- He concluded that while the outcome of the title race is not entirely in their control
Barcelona moved closer to the La Liga title after a hard fought 2 to 1 win over Osasuna, with head coach Hansi Flick praising his side’s response in a demanding encounter.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that Flick described the victory as significant, noting that his team showed improvement after a slow start to the match.
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He admitted Barcelona struggled to create clear chances in the first half but raised their intensity after the break.
According to the German coach, the changes made in the second half proved decisive. He highlighted the impact of fresh legs and added pace, which helped Barcelona stretch Osasuna’s defence and create scoring opportunities.
Barcelona eventually broke through in the closing stages, with Robert Lewandowski opening the scoring before Ferran Torres added a second goal late on. Osasuna managed a late response, but Flick’s side held firm to secure all three points.
The coach emphasised that the team executed its task by winning the match and applying pressure on title rivals Real Madrid, who still have a game in hand.
Flick also pointed to the importance of maintaining focus despite the looming Clasico clash, insisting his players stayed committed to the immediate challenge rather than looking ahead.
The result extended Barcelona’s winning run in the league and placed them in a strong position to clinch another domestic title, with Flick expressing satisfaction over the team’s discipline and resilience.
He concluded that while the outcome of the title race is not entirely in their control, his side has done what was required and must now wait on other results.
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