Coach Hansi Flick: 'High pressing is the key to Barca's victory'

Coach Hansi Flick affirmed that high pressing and scoring the first goal were the keys to victory, while viewing the display against Oviedo as perfect preparation for Barcelona.

Coach Hansi Flick expressed clear satisfaction following Barcelona's 3-0 win, highlighting that the pressing intensity and the opening goal were pivotal factors enabling the team to fully control the match.

In his post-match comments, when asked about Lamine Yamal’s stunning overhead kick—one of the season’s most beautiful goals—the German tactician acknowledged the brilliance of the moment but praised even more the situation leading to the first goal. “Of course, that was a fantastic and very beautiful goal. But for me, the most important moment was the opening goal, when the whole team pressed high. That was truly impressive, because from that point on, we began to play exactly according to our style,” Hansi Flick shared.

According to Barcelona’s head coach, high-intensity pressing is the identity he is building at Camp Nou. Flick asserted that applying pressure immediately in the opponent’s half allows Barcelona to control the game, set the tempo, and force opponents into repeated mistakes. “High pressing helps us enormously. That is Barcelona’s style of play under my leadership,” he added.

Regarding Lamine Yamal specifically, Hansi Flick was visibly impressed. He believes the young player’s goal was not only spectacular but also demonstrated confidence, boldness, and a fighting spirit aligned with the team’s philosophy.

Additionally, the German coach viewed this victory as the perfect warm-up for the upcoming important match. “This is the best way to prepare for the game against Copenhagen on Wednesday. That is exactly what we wanted to show, and the fans deserved to witness such a performance,” Hansi Flick concluded.

The convincing win combined with proactive spirit is sending many positive signals for Barcelona during this critical phase of the season.