Hansi Flick exudes optimism: "One less match remains and we have one more point"

After the unexpected setback of his FC Barcelona against Betis, Hansi Flick appeared before the media in a press conference. The German assessed the draw achieved in Montjuïc, and although he is aware that they missed a practically sealed opportunity, he remained optimistic since they have distanced themselves one more point from Real Madrid in the standings.

"I told the players that one less match remains and we have one more point. We gave it our all and couldn't do it. We haven't had luck in front of goal. I'm happy with what I saw in the second half," he began explaining to the microphones of LaLiga TV. The coach also stated that "the days when you don't manage to score you have to accept, we are left with the fact that we tried everything."

"Now what I take away is the positive. We have one more point, it's April, and we are in a good situation."

Flick remained optimistic and assured that "now what I take away is the positive. We have one more point, it's April, and we are in a good situation." He also commented on the emotional hug with Gavi after the '6' goal, acknowledging that the atmosphere in the locker room "is very important to me, everything we have created is exceptional. Not just the team, but also the coaching staff. This is a family and it's very good to see."

"I believe that one less match remains and we have one more point. Of course, in the first half we made too many mistakes, but in the second we created great chances and it was much better. We tried to have a better result. I am happy with that and I am positive after seeing the second half. We all wanted to win, but we have one more point," he insisted in the press conference about the result obtained against Betis.

The physical condition of Iñigo Martínez

When asked if the draw would help the team keep their feet on the ground, Flick explained that "yes, it helps. Today we created chances but not as many as usual. Everyone has their feet on the ground and this will help us. We tried everything." Similarly, regarding the physical condition of the squad, he stated that "we are very proud of what the players have done in the last ten days. The situation is excellent and I am happy with the team."

"I don't care what happens in Madrid, I care about Barça and we are only focused on ourselves."

Regarding the possibility of having sealed LaLiga after Madrid's defeat against Valencia, the German maintained that "of course, the three points would have been better and brought us closer to the league, but I don't care what happens in Madrid, I care about Barça and we are only focused on ourselves," adding that "not winning is always part of the game, we accept it."

Regarding the absence of Iñigo Martínez and his availability against Borussia Dortmund, Flick revealed that "he will train on Monday and will be fine to play on Wednesday". He also confessed that the substitution of Pedri was due to the fact that "he plays everything, like Balde and De Jong. We have to take care of all of them and that's why I made the changes, which were more for a physical issue than tactical, although there was also some of that, like putting Gavi in Pedri's position, where he is improving a lot."

Finally, he refrained from commenting on the referee's performance, Jesús Gil Manzano, stating that "I don't want to say anything about the refereeing, it's not good to talk about it." He closed his appearance joking about Raphinha's anger with the linesman. "He was angry with me," concluded the German.