Flick Proud As Barcelona Thrashes Real Madrid In Fantastic Victory

Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick, expressed his pride in his players following their impressive 4-0 victory over Real Madrid on Saturday.

This win marked a historic moment, handing their arch-rivals their first defeat in 42 La Liga matches and providing Barcelona with their first Clasico victory since March 2023.

Flick said that he was delighted with a victory that wrapped Barca’s remarkable week by beating two European powerhouses in commanding fashion as they also thrashed Bayern Munich 4-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday.

“I’m delighted to be working in Barcelona and to live in Barcelona. It’s a fantastic job, I’m very happy… We have played a fantastic game, and I am so proud,” Flick, who has been living an outstanding start at the helm of the Catalonia giants with 10 wins from 11 La Liga games, told a press conference.

Although Real Madrid controlled the game in the early stages, Robert Lewandowski scored two rapid goals in the second half, putting Barcelona firmly on track for an impressive 4-0 victory. Lamine Yamal and captain Raphinha added to the tally in the closing moments, sealing a comfortable win at a stunned Bernabéu.

“We pressed better with and without the ball. We had more possession and that’s why the game changed,” Flick said.

“The defensive effort was key. We have trained a lot on how to defend with a high line and on how we want to press on the ball. It’s also important not to leave spaces when you play Real Madrid because they have incredible players.

“I think we are doing well. We are sticking to our idea, and right now, we are fluid, and we want to move forward.”

Barca stretched their La Liga lead at the top with 30 points, six above Real Madrid and nine above third-placed Villarreal.