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FLICK SPOKE AT A PRESS CONFERENCE

Hansi Flick, disappointed after the draw in Getafe: "I have never experienced anything like this..."

Published:19/01/2025 - 00:59h

Updated:19/01/2025 - 08:15h

Hansi Flick addressed the media at a press conference and expressed his disappointment with the result and the behavior of Getafe and their fans

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A Hansi Flick who was completely shocked and upset evaluated the draw signed by FC Barcelona and Getafe this Saturday at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez. The German coach stated that "we wanted to win. We had quite a few chances to do so and we are disappointed"

"You can easily see what it means to play here in Getafe. They defend very well and we created chances, but we were not accurate in front of goal", he continued, before asserting that "I believe we had many chances. We failed to score, especially in the first half. Then, regarding the speed of circulation, I think it's something that needs to improve".

"There has been a lot of emotion in this stadium, in all the actions and contacts. I have never experienced anything like this..."

Regarding the heated atmosphere in the stadium and the clashes between both teams, Flick maintained that "there has been a lot of emotion in this stadium, in all the actions and contacts. I have never experienced anything like this, it is new for me. I am not happy but I have to accept what happened today. We tried in every way".

Barcelona's bad streak

When asked about the streak of 5 matches without a win for Barcelona at the Coliseum, the azulgrana coach stated that "I am concerned about the point. It has been an experience playing here. We scored the first goal in the first half and we were on the right track. But then they scored against us. I am disappointed with the result. But we have to accept it. They played very well defensively. It is not easy to play here. It has been a difficult match".

Additionally, regarding the 6 points out of 24 possible accumulated by Barcelona in the last 6 matches, Flick stated that "it is not how we wanted to do it. We have lost many points. We wanted to do better. I am happy with the start of the year, we started well".

"We have to show that we can continue on that line. Now we have an important match in the Champions League, with three points we will be in the next round. But we have to play better", he continued.

However, he commented that LaLiga is still not decided and his team will fight until the end to achieve it. "Winning a league is the hardest thing there is, but it is not decided. There is still a lot to play for and we will fight until the end. We have added one point, we have lost two. But we must look ahead" he stated.

The racist insults to Balde and the clash with the Getafe bench

Flick wanted to downplay the clash between the Barcelona bench and the Getafe bench, commenting that "these are emotions during the match. When things happen on the field, sometimes people shout. I will not talk about what happened. It is not my style".

"There is no room for this in football or in life. It is out of place"

Finally, the coach spoke out about the regrettable and unacceptable racist insults received by Alejandro Balde from a sector of the Getafe fans. "I don’t know what can be done. There is no room for this in football or in life. It is out of place. They should stay at home. We must fight against this. Something needs to be done. It is not the respect we want. We can all achieve it" he concluded.