Flick Confident Barcelona Can Overcome Atlético Madrid in Champions League
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has expressed confidence in his team's ability to overturn a two-goal deficit against Atlético Madrid in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Flick conveyed optimism about achieving a "remontada" and overcoming the negative result from the first leg, which took place at Camp Nou last week.
Regarding the squad's technical readiness, the German coach revealed that Frenkie de Jong and Fermín López could feature in the starting lineup for the match. He also noted that Gavi is available for selection.
Flick also clarified that the focus should be on the quality of on-field performance rather than solely on the outcome. He stated, "We must focus on delivering a good performance and not too much on the result, because when we play well, we are capable of scoring goals." He stressed that harmony between the players and the fans would be a fundamental pillar in this continental challenge.
Flick emphasized the psychological and mental aspects preceding the decisive clash against the Madrid side, highlighting the necessity of absolute belief in their ability to win. He remarked, "Mentality and attitude are very important tomorrow, and my team must be connected with the fans. We see the respect we have for our performance, and every move will be important, so we must believe." The coach continued by affirming the possibility of a comeback, stating, "We can come back against Atlético, this is possible, and I believe in it," considering collective performance and commitment as the keys to advancing to the next round.
