Hansi Flick is leading his FC Barcelona team to victory after victory, and the Catalans are already establishing themselves as serious title contenders in both La Liga and the UEFA Champions League this season.
Their most recent triumph came against Red Star Belgrade in the UCL, and with it, the Blaugranes have now won their previous seven matches in all competitions, including their last three in the UCL.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the German strategist spoke with the press after the game and expressed his joy at another great triumph in a difficult match:
The three points are the most essential to us. It is difficult to win away from home in this competition, but we performed admirably.
“I’m overjoyed and greatly appreciate what we’re doing. We did an excellent job with the ball, as well as defending and exerting pressure.”
Prior to the game, defender Inigo Martinez stated that it was difficult to keep concentrated for an entire match against a team like Red Star Belgrade. The German tactician agreed with their defender:
“I agree with him that we pressured.
There is no doubt that this was a significant victory for Barcelona. With three points against Red Star Belgrade, the Blaugranes are now sixth in the UCL League Phase table.
Barcelona is in a highly advantageous position because the leading eight clubs will move directly to the Round of 16, eliminating the need to compete in the play-off round.
Thus, Flick hopes to keep his squad in the top eight in the next weeks, ensuring their participation in the next phase of the competition as soon as possible.
