Flick Praises Barcelona’s Grit After Crushing Valencia

Barcelona broke a four-match LaLiga losing drought with a 7-1 triumph over Valencia on Sunday. Coach Hansi Flick praised his team’s devotion.

Barcelona defeated Valencia with goals from Frenkie de Jong, Ferran Torres, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, Fermin Lopez, an own goal, and a double. The German coach stressed his squad’s depth.

“Players had fresh legs. They performed well in the game. Flick praised his team’s performance at a news conference.

“I have no trouble choosing from so many talented players. Good stuff. The coach, who made five changes, said everyone was perfect and committed.

Hansi Flick praised Lopez’s brace and two assists for the win. “He played a fantastic game, he was very good on the ball and he finished very well.”

The Barcelona manager praised Wojciech Szczesny after he was again preferred to Inaki Pena after starting in their stunning 5-4 win at Benfica to advance to the Champions League last 16.

“It is a difficult situation for Inaki Pena,” Flick said. “Inaki and Szczesny are always compared. Both are good, so no debate. Just a feeling, but we must decide. I like of his play.”

Barcelona play Atalanta in the final Champions League league encounter on Wednesday and Alaves in LaLiga on Sunday.