Barcelona began 2025 in positive model on Saturday as they dispatched of Barbastro within the Copa del Rey, successful 4-0. After a troublesome finish to the earlier calendar it was simply the outcome that was wanted for the Catalans.
Hansi Flick was very impressed together with his facet’s efficiency in opposition to Barbastro, as he instructed the media post-match (by way of Diario AS).
“At the moment’s win is vital. We wanted to start out the brand new 12 months like this, coming from the place we got here from. We have been excellent in defence. We didn’t give our opponents any probability.”
Flick additionally spoke on Ronald Araujo, who made his first look of the season after a severe hamstring harm.
“Araujo is again after a troublesome harm. He was in a position to play 90 minutes and also you noticed his degree. He has spoken on the pitch, he’s considered one of our captains.”
Lastly, Flick spoke on the harm conditions of Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, who have been each lacking for Barcelona in opposition to Barbastro.
“We journey on Monday, we practice on Monday in Barcelona and on Tuesday in Arabia. That’s all we now have earlier than that recreation. I believe Lamine might be obtainable in opposition to Athletic. Raphinha had some issues, he was coaching effectively however we determined that it was wiser to spare him this journey.”