FC Barcelona thrashed Real Oviedo (3-0) in their return to Spotify Camp Nou for matchday 21 of LaLiga. The Blaugrana team went from less to more and, in the second half, punished the defensive errors of the Asturian team with a notable performance from Dani Olmo, Raphinha, and Lamine Yamal. In the post-match press conference, Hansi Flick particularly praised the work of the '10'.
The player from Mataró was key in two of Barça's three goals, creating the 1-0 scored by Olmo with **effective pressure on David Carmo**. He also treated himself to scoring a true golazo with a memorable overhead kick that sealed the Catalan team's rout in the 73rd minute.
"I'm happy for his goal, but what I liked most was the pressure. In the second half we were better," the manager began in his post-match analysis. With the victory, Barça maintained their lead in LaLiga with 52 points, one more than Real Madrid
Flick highlights Barça's second-half reaction
After a goalless first half, the Blaugrana team made their striking power count to punish Oviedo's defense in the second half. In this regard, Flick believes that the accumulation of matches is beginning to take its toll on the team's intensity, but the players continue to give their all to achieve results.
"**There are many games and trips, and it's not an excuse, but it has cost us a bit more to reach our best level**. We did it in the second half," argued Flick. The German could not count on Pedri González or Ferran Torres, both injured. In this regard, he highlighted the contribution of **Marc Casadó**, who returned to midfield due to the absence of the '8'.
"Of course, he can repeat. (Casadó and Bernal) **They are a good option, they can play together. They are a bit different. Casadó is very intelligent and Bernal plays very well with the ball**," he said about his midfield options.
Hansi Flick Praises Dani Olmo and Joao Cancelo
Hansi Flick also highlighted the contributions of **Dani Olmo** and Joao Cancelo. The Portuguese player played his first match as a starter, while the Terrassa native already has 6 goals in his last 11 games and once again appeared at the right moment to unblock a rather dull Barcelona until the partial 1-0.
"(Joao) He has just arrived, but we see his quality in training. In some game situations he has also done very well, but he has to adapt to our philosophy. **He has room for improvement, but he has already taken the first step. He started and was very good**," said the Barça coach about the Portuguese full-back.
Regarding Olmo, he added: "He has improved a lot in the last two games, he scores, he assists, he controls... This is what I want from him." The '20' should repeat as a starter on Wednesday against Copenhagen, perhaps playing deeper to help with recovery due to the absences of Frenkie de Jong (suspended) and Pedri.