Hansi Flick: 'Important to win games like the derby'
"I’m happy with the three points," Hansi Flick stated loud and clear in the press conference after the derby between Espanyol and FC Barcelona in week 18 of La Liga. In addition, the German coach assured that "it’s very important to win these matches": "It’s very important for the league," said the Barça coach.
"We have great quality"
Despite being pleased with the victory, Flick admitted that his team "has things to improve" and that they "suffered." "Espanyol played very well, but we have great quality. In the end, we scored two goals," declared the Barça coach. Furthermore, the German wanted to highlight the role of his players, especially those who came off the substitutes' bench.
Joan Garcia: "One of the best goalkeepers in the world"
Flick also could not help comment on the performance of Joan Garcia, whom he described as "one of the best goalkeepers in the world." "I have to thank him," confessed the German regarding the saves made by the Catalan goalkeeper, a player who "has confidence and is always focused."
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