Barcelona head Hansi Flick offer a passionate response to his 2-1 The League loss at home Atletico Madrid.
La Blaugrana at the end of 2024 have lost first place in the Spanish top-flight, with just one win in their last seven league games, while Flick evaluates his options.
Flick missed the tie, as he served the last match of a line ban, but was free to speak to the media after the game.
Flick did not shy away from incoming challenges, but the former Bayern Munich coach insisted he was happy with the performance, despite the result.
“We played an extraordinary game. I am very proud of my players and disappointed with the result. Atletico Madrid waited for their chance and that was enough for them,” he said.
“For us it was different and it's very frustrating. But I'm happy with the game.
“Today is the style I want to see in my team. I'm sad for the result. But, when I see how we played, Pedri, Gavi… their passion. The results will come.
“We will come back stronger and maybe the break will come at a good time.”
Barcelona make a busy start to 2025, with a Copa del Rey trip to Barbastro on January 4, before immediately heading to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup.
