“We have to accept that they deserved to win” – Hansi Flick on Barcelona’s loss to Monaco
barcelona’s disappointing defeat
In a stinging defeat, Barcelona began their 2024-25 Champions League campaign with a 2-1 loss to Monaco on Thursday evening. The Catalan side struggled from the onset, facing a significant challenge after Eric Garcia received an early red card, leaving his team to battle with only ten players for more than 80 minutes. Despite a valiant effort to recover from an initial goal deficit, Barcelona could not capitalize on their chances and ultimately succumbed to the superior play of their opponents.
hansi flick’s candid remarks
Post-match, Barcelona’s head coach, Hansi Flick, offered a frank assessment of his team’s performance. “We tried at all times, but we have to accept that they deserved to win,” he stated, acknowledging the shortcomings that led to the defeat. He emphasized the importance of resilience and recovery, stating, “Now we have to recover and come back stronger. We have seven more chances.” Flick’s words reflect a commitment to improve, particularly with the hope of reintegrating injured players into the squad.
resilience in future matches
Flick’s optimism for the season ahead remains unshakeable despite this setback. He assured fans that the team would rebound. He remarked, “I’m sure that with the injured players back on track we will be a stronger team.” This sentiment underscores Barcelona’s potential to turn things around as they prepare for their ongoing matches.
health update on marc casado
Additionally, the coach provided an update on young midfielder Marc Casado, who sustained a knock during the closing moments of the match. “Marc Casado is fine” reassured Flick. Barcelona supporters will be eager to see Casado’s participation in the upcoming fixture against Villarreal this weekend, anticipating his contribution to a more potent performance.
Barcelona’s journey in the Champions League continues, and although this initial match ended in disappointment, the team remains determined to showcase their true capabilities in future games.
