«It was very important to have 2 forwards in the area for crosses»

Hansi Flick made the aftermath of the duel between Benfica and Barcelona. The meeting marked the seventh round of the Champions League.

Hansi Flick analyzed Benfica x Barcelona in the Champions League. Champions League seventh round meeting ended with triumph blaugrana by 5-4. The technician blaugrana responded to Bola na Rede’s question at a press conference.

Ball in the Net: Throughout the game, Barcelona had to deal with a lot of emotions, but also with some tactical changes from Benfica. One of the most visible changes was when Bah came on and Benfica assumed a clear line of 5 at the back (although this had happened here and there with Akturkoglu dropping down when Benfica were against the ball). Did you find it easier to deal with Benfica’s tactical approach?

Hansi Flick: We also changed, we played with three at the back. It was very important to have two attackers in the area for crosses. The second half was really good, the mentality, how we approached it. Unbelievable, always believing, creating opportunities. In the second half we were in the right position, with the belief and confidence that we would win»