FC Barcelona fans experienced the night of their lives, as the Catalan club finally got the better of Bayern Munich. It wasn’t just the fact that they won, but the manner in which they did it—dismantling the German giants 4-1.
A hattrick from Raphinha and a goal from Robert Lewandowski saw Barcelona get past a team they have failed to beat for nine years. Hansi Flick’s impressive tactical display saw the Catalan club beat Bayern at their own game.
Of the many players who impressed for Barcelona, Lamine Yamal was a standout performer on the pitch. The Spanish teenager ran circles around Alphonso Davies and Serge Gnabry who simply could not handle his trickery and dribbling ability.
After the game, Lamine Yamal gave an interview to CBS Sports, where he discussed several topics. One of the most notable moments, as highlighted by SPORT, came when he revealed what Hansi Flick told the Barcelona dressing room ahead of their game against Bayern Munich. It was a thoroughly motivational speech that appeared to work like a charm last night.
“He told us that we are Barça, that he is with us now and that it was our turn to win. He told us that we had to play the ball, that they are fast, but we are good with the ball at our feet.”
Hansi Flick’s words perfectly embody why the German is the perfect coach for Barcelona. He has understood this club better than most coaches in recent history and looks like the perfect man to take this club to the next level.
Both teams played a very high line and while Barcelona held their defensive line to perfection, except for one occasion, the Catalan club was able to bypass Bayern’s line with ease with perfectly times ball either through or over the defense.
Except for 15-odd minutes in the first half, Barcelona were by far the much better team. It remains to be seen how the German coach sets his team up against Real Madrid this weekend and if they still continue holding the high line against the pacy Mbappe and Vinicius.
Barcelona are extremely lucky to have appointed Hansi Flick. They are in a good position in the league and the Champions League and let’s wait and see how they face Real Madrid in the coming weekend.