“We have to accept that they deserved to win” – Hansi Flick on Barcelona's loss to Monaco

Barcelona were defeated in their opening match of the 2024-25 Champions League season, with Monaco emerging as 2-1 winners on Thursday. The Catalans had to play more than 80 minutes with 10 men due to the early dismissal of Eric Garcia, and despite fighting back from a goal down, they were eventually beaten.

Hansi Flick gave his post-match assessment, and admitted that Barcelona were not good enough to secure anything from the match.

“We tried at all times, but we have to accept that they deserve to win. Now we have to recover and come back stronger. We have seven more chances.

“We have to accept this defeat. I am sure that with the injured players back on track, we will be a stronger team.”

Hansi Flick: “We tried at all times, but we have to accept that they deserved to win. Now we have to recover and come back stronger. We have seven more chances.” pic.twitter.com/EL3m8R1DHZ

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Flick also confirmed that Marc Casado is fine, after a blow he sustained in the dying stages of the match. Barcelona will hope the young midfielder is fit to face Villarreal this weekend.