"We remember the last game, we won with luck, they had a lot of transitions, a lot of chances, and in the end, we have to keep an eye on the ball, not make mistakes, and play our style."
"All games are important, Newcastle are fantastic, we saw that when we played there, and you have to respect your opponent, everyone wants to reach the final."
"We have different options; Frenkie's quality is difficult to replace, but it gives us the chance to play others. All teams have this problem; we have quality, different options that work."
"I don't look at those who can't play, but at those who can; I don't want to talk too much about the injured players so as not to make excuses."
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick marked his 100th game in charge by addressing media ahead of the Villarreal La Liga fixture. He emphasized respect for Villarreal as a dangerous opponent with strong transitional play, noting the need for Barcelona to maintain possession and avoid mistakes. Regarding the Champions League draw, Flick remained cautious about Newcastle, stressing that all remaining teams deserve respect. Frenkie de Jong's injury presents a challenge, but Flick views it as an opportunity to utilize other midfield options. He refused to make excuses about injuries, preferring to focus on available players' quality. On potential future Champions League opponents, Flick avoided speculation, maintaining that all remaining teams are formidable and require Barcelona's best performance.
Read at Barca Universal
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