Barcelona Dominates Athletic Club with a 5-0 Victory

Barcelona delivered an impressive performance against Athletic Club, clinching a convincing 5-0 win. The goals came from Ferran Torres, Fermin Lopez, Roony Bardghji, and two from Raphinha.

Coach’s Insights Post-Match

Following the match, Coach Flick expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance: “I always appreciate it when we play as a unit, supporting each other. That synergy is crucial. We found ourselves in favorable positions and created numerous opportunities during the first half, which was a pleasure to witness. However, it’s important to note that this is just one match.”

He emphasized the importance of teamwork, stating, “I truly value what we accomplished today. Our team displayed a commendable mentality, defending and attacking together. I’m pleased that we scored goals early on, which boosts our confidence and allowed us to maintain control of the game. Competing in this manner and creating such opportunities is beneficial for us.”

Discussion on Lewandowski’s Future

In relation to Robert Lewandowski and his expiring contract, Flick shared his thoughts:

“I can’t predict what the future holds. I maintain an honest dialogue with him and am glad to have him on the team. He’s been performing well, training effectively, and finding the back of the net. We have two players in that position who can contribute,” he mentioned, alluding to Ferran Torres, who played and scored on Wednesday.

“I’m not suggesting he’s leaving the club. We’ll have to wait and see what unfolds by the end of the season.”