Flick: "Yamal's Anger? Our Victory is What Matters, and We Have Players Like Rony Who Also Deserve to Play"

T.E (Elbotola)

22 February 2026at21:22

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick attempted to de-escalate the situation following Lamine Yamal's visible frustration after being substituted during the 3-0 victory over Levante in La Liga's 25th round.

The Spanish international expressed his displeasure at being replaced by Rony in the 87th minute, but Flick dismissed the significance of the incident.

The German coach stated after the match: "Yamal's anger? That's normal. Our victory is what matters, and we have players like Rony who also deserve to play. He is a very professional footballer, and I liked his reaction when he came on."

He continued: "You are overstating the importance of everything Lamine does. I have no problem with his reaction. He is human. There are other players who also deserve to play, and that's all there is to it."

Q&A

Why did Hansi Flick substitute Lamine Yamal during Barcelona's match against Levante?

Hansi Flick explained that while Lamine Yamal's reaction was normal, the team's victory was paramount, and other players like Rony also deserved playing time, especially in the 87th minute.

What was Hansi Flick's perspective on Lamine Yamal's frustrated reaction to his substitution?

Hansi Flick described Lamine Yamal's frustration as "normal" and "human," stating he had "no problem" with it. He emphasized Barcelona's 3-0 victory was the priority and that other players, like Rony, also deserved playing time.

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