FC Barcelona has started their 2024/25 campaign with an away win at Mestalla against Valencia. Coming on the back of two disappointing losses against Milan Club and Monaco, the win in the season opener was not only needed but a must to boost the team's overall morale. As Flick had said after the Monaco game that they would come prepared to put on a show at the Mestalla, the Blaugrana players reciprocated.
Hansi Flick reflects upon Barcelona's first matchday win
With significant attempts from both sides to start their new season afresh, bagging the three crucial points, the win definitely didn't come easy to FC Barcelona. Acknowledging the same, after the match address, Flick said,
""We knew how difficult it was going to be to play Valencia. Their first half was good, but we're happy with the three points.""Hansi Flick
Even though the Catalan club didn't look up to the mark till the first 45 minutes into the fixture, the magic moment between Lamine Yamal and Lewandowski changed the club's spirit. Having a brilliant second half, Flick's side was able to get along with the complete 3 points. Regarding the unit's performance in the 2nd half, the Barcelona boss remarked,
""We have to perform like we did in the second half. I'm satisfied with that. We're focusing on that.""Hansi Flick
Moreover, mentioning Barca's Golden Boy, Lamine Yamal, who united with the Polish striker Lewandowski to pull off the comeback goal, Flick said,
""Lamine Yamal is an amazing player. It was an emotional game for him after what happened this week. I'm proud of him; he helped us win today.""Hansi Flick
Overall, the unit had an impressive show in the preseason opener. Though there were a bit of lapses, the young squad has shown that they can fight for European glory this summer. FC Barcelona is expected to face Athletic Bilbao in their next La Liga matchday. With stars like Nico, Inaki Williams, and Guruzeta available for the Athletic club, it wouldn't be easy for Barca, exactly as Flick mentioned,
""Our next match will be difficult too, but we have a whole week to prepare.""Hansi Flick
Having started their new campaign with an away win, the Catalan club would want to continue on winning ways as they face a difficult opponent in Athletic at home next week.