Barcelona produced one other wonderful efficiency on Wednesday as they defeated Borussia Dortmund 4-0 within the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie on the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
The Catalans have been far too good for his or her opposition, as targets from Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski (x2) and Lamina Yamal secured a major benefit forward of subsequent Tuesday’s return leg on the Sign Iduma Park in Dortmund. However regardless of this, Hansi Flick just isn’t getting forward of himself, as he said throughout a post-match interview with Movistar (by way of Diario AS).
“Each outcome and efficiency are essential. We performed properly, and once you play like that, you rating targets. However we’re not but certified. You by no means know what’s going to occur, soccer is a loopy sport. We’ve got to play like at present. We’ve got to do what we all know do.”
Barcelona’s entrance three have been in glowing type in opposition to Dortmund, as all of them discovered themselves on the scoresheet – whereas Raphinha contributed additional with two assists. Flick expressed his delight with their performances.
“They’re crucial, and likewise once you see the defence how those that come on from the bench affect. That is essential with so many video games.”
Lamine Yamal was taken off within the closing levels on the Estadi Olimpic as Ansu Fati made a uncommon look for Barcelona. The previous seemed to be struggled after his substitution, however Flick was shortly to substantiate that the 17-year-old was not changed due to an damage downside.
“I noticed that he had performed too many minutes, and for Ansu, it is crucial for him to have minutes.”
Barcelona will probably be trying to subsequent week’s second leg in opposition to Dortmund, however for the following few days, their full focus will on their subsequent match, which is in opposition to Leganes in La Liga.