The dynamics of the team, the atmosphere in the locker room... Flick explains the current situation

Hansi Flick also took advantage of the preview of the match between FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid in LaLiga EA Sports 2024-25 to thoroughly address various issues about the current situation of the Blaugrana. It is worth remembering that from various sectors there has been an attempt to portray a kind of negative trend after the Catalan team failed to overcome CD Leganés in the previous match, a game that was settled by the minimum margin, 0-1, at the Camp Nou.

The 'negative' trend of the Blaugrana team

The German coach has been honest in admitting that perhaps the team is not going through its best sporting moment, but he has also made it clear that this squad has the ability to reverse any signs of adversity. "What I feel here is that the fans know this team. We have lost five experienced players to injuries. Dani Olmo, Pau Víctor are the only ones who have arrived. The rest are from La Masia. We are not happy with this situation, but we must counterattack. We will fight until the end of the season. We want to win titles. Tomorrow we will start again," emphasized Flick.

Furthermore, Hansi has mentioned a significant aspect that could have affected the Blaugrana team, which is why he recently opted to give his players more rest. "Sometimes you make decisions after matches. If I look back, I see that in three weeks there had been no rest. And I thought that everyone needed a break. I believe it was the best decision. Yesterday's and today's training sessions have gone very well," he noted.

Moreover, Flick has highlighted the great atmosphere he perceives in his team, something he experienced firsthand during the Christmas dinner of the Blaugrana squad on Thursday. "Yesterday was another day where I felt that we are a family. The different departments of the club are very united. I love being part of this wonderful club," he asserted.

🎄🎁 Barça manager Hansi Flick wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in Catalan! 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/EaQOiP8x45

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) December 20, 2024

The match against Atlético de Madrid in LaLiga EA Sports

Similarly, Hansi Flick has also shared his expectations for the clash against Atlético de Madrid, emphasizing that: "It is a very, very important match. They have won eleven consecutive games, it will be a tough, difficult match, and we are eager to play it."

In addition, the German coach has pointed out an aspect where Barcelona must be vigilant against the Atlético team: "Atlético tends to score a lot at the end, and we must be alert in these situations. Stay focused for the full 90 minutes."

However, despite the importance of this commitment, Hansi Flick has dismissed the notion that the Blaugrana view it as a final: "It's not a final, it's the last match of 2024 and it is important. We play against Atlético, one of the best in the league. When the project started, if they had told us that on December 20 we would be at the top of LaLiga as we are in the Champions League... We have lost several points, suffered some defeats, such as against Leganés, Las Palmas. We should have won."

"The team that makes the fewest mistakes ends up winning. Tomorrow will be a new day and we have a solid team that still needs to improve. We will keep fighting until the end of the season. It won't be easy, and tomorrow we must fight again," he concluded.