FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick addressed ‘TDP’ following his side’s triumph over Racing, underscoring that a match “isn’t won by name alone” – a sentiment resonating after Real Madrid’s shock elimination by Albacete.
FC Barcelona coach, Hansi Flick, lauded the spirited attitude of his players following their commanding 2-0 victory over Racing in the King’s Cup round of 16.
Coming hot on the heels of Real Madrid’s shock elimination by Albacete just 24 hours prior, Flick underscored his belief that “you don’t win by name alone”, asserting that triumph was instead forged through “attitude and seriousness”.
The German coach further hailed Joan García’s clean sheet as “highly positive”, acknowledging that fielding him in the King’s Cup wasn’t a straightforward decision, but ultimately convinced it was the optimal choice for the squad.
Turning his attention to the Cantabrian outfit, Racing, Flick noted their consistent presence “among the top teams” in the Second Division over recent seasons. Consequently, he viewed this triumph as holding “great importance”, especially as it followed the “joy” of their Super Cup success.
“I particularly valued the team’s approach,” the German affirmed, “because Racing are a formidable opponent. Their defensive setup actually caught me off guard. It proved a challenging encounter for us, given their quality football.”
