Hansi Flick pleased with performance of Barcelona debutant in Alaves defeat
TL;DR
Barcelona lost 1-0 to Alaves, ending their 11-match league winning streak. Hansi Flick expressed satisfaction with a debutant's performance despite the defeat.
Key points
- Barcelona lost 1-0 to Alaves
- Ibrahim Diabate scored the only goal
- Hansi Flick made eight lineup changes
- Barcelona's defeat ended an 11-match winning streak
- Flick expressed satisfaction with a debutant's performance
Hansi Flick pleased with performance of Barcelona debutant in Alaves defeat
Barcelona fell to defeat in their first match since clinching the La Liga title, as Alaves secured a 1-0 victory at Mendizorroza. Ibrahim Diabateâs goal in first half stoppage time was the difference between the teams, and it brought to an end the Catalansâ 11-match winning streak in the league.
As per Diario AS, head coach Hansi Flick gave his thoughts on the defeat when he spoke to the media in his post-match press conference. He explained why he made eight changes to the side that won in El Clasico, which also expressing his disappointment at losing their chance to finidh on 100 points.
âWe wanted to give minutes to the players who had played less. In the first half, we controlled the game but it was not an easy night. They are fighting for survival and it is normal. Iâm happy with what I saw. We wanted to win and reach 100 points. It wasnât possible, but Iâve told the players that Iâve seen things that I liked. Iâm disappointed (not to reach 100 points), but we have to accept it.â
Flick compliments Cortes after impressive debut
One of the few positives Barcelona can take from the defeat was the performance of debutant Alvaro Cortes. The defender stood out among his teammates, and this impressed his manager.
âIt was his first game. I saw him with confidence on the ball. He has made his debut because of how he trains. Thatâs what I want to see from the Barça Atlètic players, that they give their all in training with the first team and play well in the reserve team. I like what I had seen and thatâs why he played.â
Flick explains Szczesny start decision
Another of the players drafted in at Mendizorroza was Wojciech Szczesny, who started for the first time in over six months. Flick revealed that the Pole was brought in to allow regular starter Joan Garcia to rest.
âWe had three games this week. We decided that Joan would rest, but he will probably play the two remaining games.â
Q&A
What was the score of the Barcelona vs Alaves match?
Barcelona lost to Alaves with a score of 1-0.
Who scored the winning goal for Alaves against Barcelona?
Ibrahim Diabate scored the winning goal for Alaves.
Why did Hansi Flick make eight changes to the Barcelona lineup?
Hansi Flick made eight changes to give minutes to players who had played less during the season.
