Barcelona have been defeated by reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain of their Champions League conflict on Wednesday, which was additionally their first defeat of the season. A late winner from Goncalo Ramos sealed the destiny of the Catalans, who had led early on when Ferran Torres scored, earlier than it was cancelled out by Senny Mayulu’s strike earlier than half time.
As per Marca, head coach Hansi Flick gave his ideas on the encounter, as he admitted that his aspect deserved to finish up with zero factors.
“The primary half we performed significantly better than the second. We conceded an excessive amount of as a result of we have been drained. The reality is that PSG are an ideal staff, they’ve very younger and really quick gamers they usually performed a incredible sport. We didn’t play at our greatest stage and towards an opponent like that when it’s essential. They deserved the victory.
“In fact we’re upset. If you defend at 1-1, it’s a must to play extra intelligently on the finish of the sport and this has not occurred. In transition, they’ve marked us. We’ve got to be extra structured and canopy all areas. You need to maintain out for 90 minutes, the entire staff has to defend, assault, be at a excessive stage with the ball, make the most of areas, take part in possession. At PSG you noticed that everybody is aware of how you can make the most of areas, they need the ball… these are issues to be taught and enhance.”
Flick admits tiredness performed a component for Barcelona
Flick withdrew Pedri sooner than normal towards PSG, and post-match, he admitted that the 22-year-old was one in every of a number of gamers that have been combating fatigue.
“I believe within the second half you might see that some gamers have been very drained, like Pedri and Frenkie. However all of them gave their greatest on the pitch. Pedri and Frenkie have performed numerous minutes. It’s essential that they’re recent however the essential factor is the staff.”