Flick talks about Casado, Raphinha, Pedri, Yamal, Cubarsi and El Clasico after Barcelona's 4-1 win over Bayern Munich

After Barcelona's comfortable 4-1 win over FC Bayern Munich, coach Hansi Flick was visibly pleased but tried to keep his composure during the celebrations.

While the joy of the victory was undeniable, Flick remained grounded in his reflections after the game.

He admitted that although the game was tough in the early stages, especially in the first 10 to 15 minutes after the opening goal, the team's recovery was impressive.

This resilience is a crucial attribute for a team as young as Barcelona and it is encouraging to see how they continually improve with each performance.

“We have a young team and it is important to see that. We have to show our potential and try to play better and better every time.” the manager began to say.

Thoughts on Marc Casado

When asked about Marc Casado, Flick's admiration for the young midfielder was clear.

He highlighted the talent emerging from La Masia, stating that Casado's defensive skills and ability with the ball are remarkable, especially considering he only recently arrived from Barça Atletic.

“It's incredible knowing that Casado comes from Barça Atlètic and seeing the level he's at now. He’s incredibly good defensively and with the ball at his feet.”

Flick highlighted the influence of La Masia and pointed out that the quality of players from Barcelona's famous academy was visible to everyone.

“It’s La Masia. Everyone in the stadium sees the quality of these players. You could see the confidence we had in the second half and the way we passed the ball around, it was unbelievable. “Everyone was happy, including the staff.” he remarked.

With an eye on El Clasico… or not

Meanwhile, Flick avoided talking in detail about the upcoming El Clasico against Real Madrid, stating that he would focus on that challenge the next day.

“I'm not thinking about what could happen at the Bernabéu, I'll think about it from tomorrow.”

However, he acknowledged the added difficulty of having a day less preparation time compared to rivals, but stressed that his players are always waiting for such important games.

“We have one day less time than Madrid to prepare for the Clasico, but all the players want to play this game. “We will prepare well for this game,” he said.

Praise for Raphinha and Co.

The Barcelona coach also praised Raphinha's contribution to the team, not only for his skills but also for his work ethic, both in training and on the pitch.

For Flick, Raphinha is a crucial player due to his ability to press high up the field and his excellent preparation for scoring opportunities.

“I have to say that he is a very good example of how the team can work. He always has a good attitude in training and games.

“He is very important for us, also because of the counter pressure he creates. And also because of the way he prepares for the goal.”

According to Flick, his combination of offensive and defensive work as well as his technical skills set him apart. The coach added that he has never worked with a player like Raphinha and that his influence on the team is undeniable.

“He has good dynamics with the ball and played an exceptional game. His offensive and defensive dynamics and his good technique are something special. I’ve never had a player like him and he helps us a lot.”

Flick also took a moment to acknowledge the brilliance of young stars like Pedri, Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi, who continue to impress despite their young age.

“We also saw the high quality of Pedri, Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí… At this age they showed high performances.”

Pedri in particular received great praise, with Flick emphasizing his great talent and will to win.

“He has great quality and wants to win a lot of games. He is beautiful to look at. the manager concluded.

Source: Mundo Deportivo