“Today was nearly perfect” – Hansi Flick delighted after Barcelona win over Getafe

“Rashy today was very good, the first half was also good, and Roony was a part of this. It’s always about team performance. Rashford came in and used the space they gave us. Happy for the team, that we scored, but also for him, because it was important for him too.”

Meanwhile Pedri, who assisted Fermin Lopez’s opener, was given an ovation from the home crowd for his performance.

“It’s a huge fair play from the fans here from Getafe. This is how Pedri plays. Respect from the opponents is something that is really nice to see.”

Flick delighted with dressing room atmosphere

Flick was not interested in discussing the length of the grass, and was upbeat about the dressing room atmosphere. Despite exiting the Champions League in agonising fashion and an injury to Lamine Yamal, morale appears to be in tact.

“For me this is also today, the good feeling, but I had a good feeling yesterday after the last match. The atmosphere, the feeling in the dressing room. Today they show it. It’s so important, that at the end of the season you are there. We have the quality, but also the confidence to play here, against this team. I’m really happy with the team, for the team, and for the fans.”

Barcelona face Osasuna in Pamplona next at El Sadar next Saturday, knowing that a win would grant them the title should Real Madrid slip up. Flick is on course for a second La Liga title in consecutive seasons.