Hansi Flick appears close to tears as he’s consoled by Barcelona player despite win

Raphinha was seen consoling an emotional Hansi Flick moments after Barcelona’s win on Sunday.

Barca temporarily went top of LaLiga with the 3-1 victory over Alaves.

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At the newly re-opened Nou Camp, the home side went a goal down inside 60 seconds before efforts from Lamine Yamal and two from Dani Olmo saw them grab three points.

Yet Barca boss Flick had a strange reaction on the bench after the game.

He appeared emotional with Raphinha consoling his manager with a few words.

Flick was asked what Raphinha said in his post-match interview and admitted: “After the end of the match, Raphinha was telling me the same thing I said last time: We will improve. We will be much better in the upcoming matches.”

Raphinha started his first match since September and grabbed an assist for the first of Olmo’s two goals.

The former Leeds man was pivotal on his return to the team.

“Raphinha is a player who gives us dynamism in our play.

“We’ve missed him, and for me, he’s important because he brings a lot of intensity.

“When he starts pressing, everyone is ready to join in.

“It’s very important that he’s back, and he’ll be important in the upcoming matches.

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“For now, I’m happy with the three points.”

On his team’s performance, Flick added: “I’m happy we won the three points, but we have to improve many things.

“Among other things, we had chances but didn’t finish them. And that’s what we need to improve.”

Raphinha also spoke to the media after the match and said: “Sometimes I feel like I’m annoying for my teammates, but I feel it’s important.

“I demand more from players that I know that are capable.

“If there has to be someone annoying in the dressing room, I don’t mind if it’s me.”

Barca top of LaLiga

Barcelona bounced back from their defeat to Chelsea in the Champions League with the win over Alaves.

It put them top of LaLiga, two points ahead of Real Madrid, who have a game in hand.

Madrid have the chance to go back top when they face Girona on Sunday.

Barca are next in action against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.