Hansi Flick: 'We are playing well'
FC Barcelona secured another victory in LaLiga after defeating Osasuna and coach Hansi Flick praised his team's control of the game and defensive work. "We controlled the match. We did a good job defensively. Maybe we didn't have many chances, but we scored two goals and got the three points," explained the Barça coach.
Regarding the team’s current form in the domestic competition, the German coach stressed the importance of staying focused: "We just want to win. We have a fantastic team. We've bounced back and are playing very well. We have to keep doing the job right; it's a long road. Right now, it’s just a moment. It’s good to put pressure on the opponent, but the most important thing is the victory, working hard, and focusing about ourselves."
Flick also highlighted the clean sheet and the defensive effort, a key factor for the team: "It’s always good to keep a clean sheet. That means we controlled the game, did a good defensive job, and that’s important too." The coach praised Eric, Gerard Martín, and Cubarsí: "It’s great to have defenders performing at a high level."
One of the standout performers of the match was Pedri, whom Flick showered with praise: "In the first goal, he created great space and did it perfectly. He's an incredible, top player. I don’t know what else to say: he's exceptional," said the coach, highlighting the talented midfielder, who was once again decisive.
Flick also commented on Raphinha's performance, the scorer of two goals and was a fundamental piece in the team's setup: "Raphinha is very important. He scored two goals and is a key player. He defends and attacks; he's very important for us," Flick underlined.
Finally, the Barça coach referred to the return to Camp Nou, which he considers a decisive factor: "Everyone is happy to be back at Camp Nou. And we've shown it’s important because we've won all the matches," he concluded.
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