Barcelona manager Hansi Flick wanted to emphasize the mentality of his players after they had written a comeback of two goals against Atletico Madrid on Sunday evening. The German coach was also confronted with questions about whether his direction was on his way for a Treble, when they returned to the top of the La Liga table, level at points with Real Madrid with a match in hand.
It was the first time in the history of Diego Simeone's time in Atletico Madrid that Los Rojiblancos was defeated after taking a lead of two goals, a symbol of how impressive Barcelona came in the last twenty minutes.
“After we dropped 2-0, we had to show our mentality; And we did not give up. I am happy for the team, the club and the fans. We showed a great attitude, and that's why we won the competition. “
“I am happy, proud of the players. You have already seen their mentality. They never give up. It was incredible. I am very proud of them, but you see that in training. You can feel it in training. We always say that we want to train how we play. The players did very well. At the moment we have faith in how to play. And when we make a mistake, they use it. We are really great, and I think we were the better team today. “
Flick was also satisfied to reach the coming international break.
“On Atletico, two goals behind, with 20 minutes to go, and you win 4-2, and you change the result. This is very important, it shows that the team believes in what they do and in their strengths. I think the break is good for everyone. I am also happy that the last game is the game of players next Sunday, so we have a week to rest. “
“This is a long way. These are three great points, but it's a long way. We are at the top of the table, but we have to continue, “he told MD.
Flick was also asked if he saw similar things in his side as what he experienced with Bayern Munich when they won a Treble.
“I am proud of the team, the atmosphere. It is really fantastic, and what you feel as a coach, from when I arrived now. To see the boys around, the staff and the players, they are all connected. '
“It is difficult. I know it is a long way. The situations we have, it is trust, it is really good. I will not say that it is the same situation as Bayern, because we have just returned from the Corona virus, but it is really good. I believe we can achieve great things together. We will give us all to win titles.”
In the meantime, Ferran Torres proved that he adds the super to sub, with a brace that raised the game and then sealed in the room of twenty minutes.
“Players who come from the bank always do well; And Ferran is a player who gives 100%, like all substitutes, and he does it every training session. But this is what everyone who is not in the starting line -up does. We will do our best until the end. “
After the international break, Barcelona hopes to have Inigo Martinez back, after he had fallen out of the Spain team due to a knee injury. Their next collision comes home at Girona after the international break, and they will then return to the Metropolitano to face Atletico Madrid in the second stage of their Copa del Rey Semi-final, bound on 4-4 of the first stage.
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