FC Barcelona’s German coach Hansi Flick has shared his thoughts after a thrilling 5-4 win over Benfica in the Champions League. Reflecting on the match in Lisbon, Flick said: “We came back; that’s what football is, and that’s why we love it.”
The match took an unexpected turn as Barcelona, initially trailing 4-2, secured victory thanks to a goal from Raphinha in the 90+6 minute. Flick described the match as “very crazy”, highlighting the exciting nature of the turnaround. “I don’t think I’ve ever experienced a turnaround like this,” he recalled.
Flick pointed out that his team did not play well in the first half, acknowledging Benfica’s effective transitions during that period. “They forced us to defend low, but we were much better in the second half, and the substitutions made the difference,” he explained.
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Asked about the mistakes of Wojciech Szczęsny, the Polish goalkeeper who plays for Barcelona, Flick replied: “It’s normal; what player doesn’t make mistakes? It’s not just an individual question, it’s is a team effort. We win together and lose together.”
In this extraordinary encounter, Barcelona secured their direct passage to the knockout round of the Champions League, achieving the feat a week before, as they prepare to host Atalanta in their final group match.
