Barcelona defeated Feyenoord 5-1 in their Champions League opener, continuing their strong start to the season. Manager Hansi Flick praised Lamine Yamal’s performance, stating the teenager “deserves to win the Ballon d'Or.” Flick also highlighted the team’s consistent training standards as the foundation for their success and noted the positive relationships between players like Yamal and Raphinha.
Barcelona secured a dominant victory over Feyenoord with a 5-1 scoreline, building on their recent 5-0 away win against Valencia. Flick emphasized that despite the positive results, there is still room for improvement within the team. He attributes their early-season form to the high quality of their training sessions, specifically citing a session following the Valencia match as the best of the year.
Flick was particularly effusive in his praise for Lamine Yamal, stating, “He's my player, so of course I do. He deserves to win the Ballon d'Or. He’s an exceptional, special player. Anyone who watches his matches knows he deserves it.” He also lauded the growing connection between Yamal and Raphinha, noting Raphinha’s leadership qualities as a captain.
Barcelona’s attacking versatility was another point Flick highlighted, mentioning that Raphinha, Dani Olmo, and Gabriel Jesus have all been utilized as centre-forwards. He stated, “In every situation, and at every moment, we can make changes and that's a good thing.” He described Olmo’s ball control, Raphinha’s intensity, and Yamal’s set-piece ability as key assets.
Despite the convincing win and strong start to the season, Flick remains focused on continuous improvement. “I like what I see, but I also see areas where we need to improve. The most important thing, as I say, is training,” he said.
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