Flick acknowledges Barça’s inferiority to PSG after Champions League defeat

Flick Acknowledges PSG’s Superiority After Champions League Defeat

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick admitted that his team was not at the level of Paris Saint-Germain after the 2-1 defeat at the Olympic Stadium in the Champions League. The match, which kept fans on the edge of their seats, highlighted the need for improvement in the Blaugrana team. Ferran Torres put Barcelona ahead, but Senny Mayulu equalized the score before halftime. Gonçalo Ramos scored the winning goal for PSG in the 90th minute, sealing the Parisian team’s victory. This defeat marks Barcelona’s first stumble of the season, while PSG, the reigning champion, has two consecutive victories in the Champions League.

“Today it could be seen, it makes no sense to say that we are at the same level,” Flick commented in the press conference after the match.

Hansi Flick

Flick emphasized confidence in his team and the need to keep working to reach the desired level. He highlighted the importance of defense, attack, and ball possession, key elements that, according to the coach, PSG dominated in the match. Barcelona, despite the absences of important players such as Joan García, Raphinha, Gavi and Fermín López, sought to prove their worth against a PSG that also presented significant casualties.

Flick praised PSG’s philosophy, highlighting the quality and speed of their young players. He acknowledged that the team suffered in the second half and that it is necessary to improve the defensive structure. The coach lamented the lack of defensive effectiveness in the final minutes, pointing out the need to learn from mistakes and improve the team’s structure. The Barcelona will seek to recover in their next LaLiga match, where they will face Sevilla.