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Hansi Flick gives his verdict on Barcelona’s defeat to Alaves
TL;DR
Hansi Flick expressed disappointment over Barcelona's 1-0 defeat to Alaves but praised the team's performance and the debut of Álvaro Cortés. He acknowledged the need for improved concentration ahead of their next match against Real Betis.
Key points
- Hansi Flick disappointed with Barcelona's 1-0 loss to Alaves
- Flick praised Álvaro Cortés's debut performance
- Barcelona lacked concentration leading to the defeat
- Next match is against Real Betis on Sunday
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“I’m disappointed with the result. We wanted to win today, but I saw some positives. I’m happy with the team’s performance. Álvaro made his debut and played very well. Espart and Marqués also played well, as did Bernal after his injury,” he said.
“We had chances in the first half too, but in the end we conceded from a corner. We lacked concentration at those moments. We have to accept the result and prepare for Sunday’s game.
“The attitude and mentality were good, but it wasn’t an easy match. Alavés played very aggressively, we all saw that. In the end, that’s how it is, and we have to accept it.” Flick made changes to his team for the match, resting some of his key players and giving youngster Alvaro Cortes a start. The Barcelona boss admitted he was happy with the youngster’s performance. “Álvaro Cortés has been doing very well. He’s a player who has improved a lot and is on the path we want, particularly with aerial duels,” he added. Barca are back in action on Sunday against in their final home game of the season.
Q&A
What did Hansi Flick say about Barcelona's loss to Alaves?
Hansi Flick expressed disappointment with the result but highlighted positives in the team's performance and individual players.
Who made their debut for Barcelona in the match against Alaves?
Álvaro Cortés made his debut for Barcelona during the match against Alaves and performed well according to Hansi Flick.
When is Barcelona's next match after losing to Alaves?
Barcelona's next match is against Real Betis on Sunday, which will be their final home game of the season.
