Hansi Flick says this about Barcelona's comeback win over Vallecano
FC Barcelona head coach, Hansi Flick, has expressed disappointment over what he termed a "sad" victory against Rayo Vallecano on Tuesday. The match ended in a 2-1 triumph for the Catalans, marking their third consecutive win this season. However, the victory was marred by a serious injury to Marc Bernal, a key player in Flick's team. Here are the details.
Bernal's injury overshadows Barcelona's victory
Flick confirmed that Bernal has sustained a serious knee injury, which SPORT's Toni Juanmarti identified as a cruciate ligament damage. "The victory is a sad victory, because Marc Bernal is injured and he is not looking very good, we will know tomorrow after the tests," Flick told DAZN Espana. This unfortunate incident cast a shadow over Barcelona's otherwise successful match against Rayo Vallecano.
Flick addresses Pedri's condition post-match
In addition to Bernal's injury, Flick also addressed concerns about Pedri, who recently returned to action after an injury at the Euros with Spain. He clarified that Pedri had only suffered a hard blow near the end of the match. "I think he's fine," Flick said about his number 8, alleviating worries about another potential player setback for Barcelona.
Flick reflects on Barcelona's performance against Rayo
Despite the initial struggles, Flick acknowledged that his team improved in the second half of the game. "We were not able to press and we were not good with the ball. In the second half we were much better. I think the three points are fair," he stated. He also added that he believed his team deserved to win, indicating satisfaction with their overall performance.
3rd successive win for Barcelona
This was the third successive win for Barca in La Liga 2024-25. Flick's side started with a 2-1 win over Valencia with Robert Lewandowski scoring a brace. Lamine Yamal and Lewandowski shone next in a 2-1 win over Athletic Club. And now, Barcelona have claimed a third victory. After there matches, Barcelona have nine points with a goal difference of +3.
