Barcelona manager Hansi Flick delivered a strikingly honest assessment of his team’s performance following a 2-0 derby victory over Espanyol, directly crediting goalkeeper Joan García for securing the three points.
Flick’s Frank Admission: “we didn’t deserve win,” Credits García
The win extended Barcelona’s lead at the top of the La Liga table, but Flick refused to sugarcoat the display. In a post-match interview, the German coach was blunt about his team’s fortunes.
“We didn’t deserve it, I will be honest,” Flick stated.
“I have to say thank you to Joan García because he played unbelievably.”
Flick’s praise for his goalkeeper was emphatic. He elevated García’s performance to a world-class level, asserting, “He’s one of the best goalkeepers in the world.”
This acknowledgment underscores the vital role the shot-stopper played in a match where Barcelona’s outfield players struggled to dominate their Catalan rivals.
The victory, earned on a short trip across the region, keeps Barcelona’s title ambitions firmly on track. However, Flick’s comments reveal a manager focused on performance standards rather than just results.
By highlighting García’s contributions so forcefully, he simultaneously applauds his player and sends a clear message to the rest of the squad about the required level of play.
The admission that the win was “far from deserved” adds a layer of humility and realism to Barcelona’s campaign, suggesting Flick will demand significant improvement despite the positive scoreline.
All eyes will now be on how his team responds to this candid feedback in their upcoming fixtures.
