US EditionHansi Flick says loss to Atletico wasn’t his ‘worst’ as Barcelona manager as he recalls another forgetful game
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick called the 4-0 loss to Atletico Madrid tough but recalled the 8-2 Bayern defeat as a heavier blow in his coaching career.
- On Thursday, February 12, Barcelona lost 4-0 to Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg.
- Conceding four first-half goals forced FC Barcelona into a defensive collapse that reopened old wounds and shook the Cule bench.
- Match reports labelled the result the worst so far in the German coach's career as the 4-0 defeat shook the Cule bench and stunned FC Barcelona's squad.
- A packed schedule gives FC Barcelona little time to regroup before the March 3 Copa del Rey second leg, facing Girona on February 16, Levante on February 22 and Villarreal on February 28.
- Reflecting on the result, Hansi Flick, Bayern Munich coach, recalled the 8-2 Champions League defeat and said, `I remember when I was coaching Bayern Munich there were images of when we won 8-2 against Barca, that I never smiled with the eight goals.
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Atletico Madrid Thrash Barcelona 4-0 to Take Command of Copa del Rey Semi-Final
In a stunning turn of events at the Copa del Rey semi-final, Atletico Madrid delivered a resounding 4-0 victory against FC Barcelona, asserting their dominance and taking a commanding lead in the tie. The match, characterized by relentless attacking play and tactical superiority, showcased Atletico’s ability to capitalize on Barcelona’s defensive vulnerabilities. As the two [...]
Barcelona players have expressed their concerns to coach Hansi Flick about his tactics after their 4-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final. The result leaves the Blaugrana with a very difficult mission ahead of the return leg at the Camp Nou in March, while the players have asked the coach to make changes to his playing system. According to The Athletic, the result led to deep reflections in the training session the followin…
This season Barcelona has received three goals that have undressed all the evils of the Hansi Flick team. The suicidal approach of the German technician and his defensive fragility has been exposed three times in this course. And it is something that did not happen last season with such harshness. The lack of Iñigo Martínez in defense has been again present and the lack of rotations in the defensive trail have left the team diminished. Now it mu…
FC Barcelona was first dismantled by Atlético Madrid, then by the Spanish press. Even coach Hansi Flick is not spared after the humiliation in the cup.
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