Hansi Flick’s side came back for 1 zero down to subdue Rayo Vallecano in their midweek La Liga game. Barcelona struggled in the first half against the host. The host took the lead very early, and till halftime, Barca struggled to find their way. However,r at the start of the 2nd half a few changes were made. Hansi Flick introduced their new signing Dani Olmo. The Spaniard who had been signed weeks back had some minor issues with registration. In the end, the Catalans had to sell Ilkay Gundogan to ensure the registration of Dani Olmo.
The 26-year-old came in and changed the game giving the visitors more effectiveness going forward. In the end, Barcelona won 2-1 thanks to goals from Olmo and Pedri.
After the game, Hansi Flick had a few things to say about his team’s performance.
Hansi Flick’s Assessment of the Game
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The German spoke about how a lot is remaining to be done for the Barcelona team. He said: “We will look at the game thinking about Saturday’s game. We have 9 points from 9 but the job is not done. We have to improve on today’s first-half performance,” He continued concerning Marc Bernal’s injury: “Nobody in the dressing room is happy. Marc Bernal’s situation doesn’t look good. We are sad he is injured and we will have to look at it tomorrow. The win is great but the dressing room is a little down”
“I told them that at 80% you cannot win here,” he said when he referred to his halftime team talk.
He rounded up saying: “We controlled the ball really well,” said the German coach of his side’s performance in the second half.
Pedri’s Comments after the game
He spoke concerning Olmo’s influence in the game: “I had been talking to Rafa [Raphinha] at halftime about the balls in behind their backline, so I’m happy it worked. I’m even happier because I had myself in Fantasy, so I get more points. I’m happy with the win and to play with Olmo, which I’ve wanted to do for a while”, He continued to talk about his compatriot’s influence, “What you’ve seen from the outside is that Olmo gives us so much calm. He plays one or two-touch, but when he has to keep it and turn, he can turn. He understands football so well and will help us so much.”
Pedri also spoke about the coach’s style. He said: “It is normal in the first few matches to adapt to what the coach asks. Preseason was already different because of the Euros and I was coming off an injury. Many players have had to adapt to the style, and we’re finding the way. We were much better in the second half compared to the first, and we have to stay that way.”
Olmo Expresses his Joy Over his Debut
Dani Olmo reveals how happy featuring and scoring his long-awaited debut. He said: “Many days I waited since I arrived I longed for the first match, the debut, and what better way—it’s been many years since we won here, so it’s perfect.”
“I felt really good, I was eager, physically I felt great, ready to play, and I’m very happy to have made my debut and helped the team.”
“Wherever the coach puts me, I’ll try to give my best. Today he placed me as an attacking midfielder behind Robert, but I can play on both wings, and wherever I play, I’ll try to give my all. I’m always looking to create chances. Lamine found me very well, I finished well, so it was a good goal.” Olmo also spoke about his goal, saying: “I looked for space to shoot, and I knew the goalkeeper, Cárdenas, very well because he’s a friend of mine from Terrassa. It’s special that my first goal was against him.”
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