Article by Romeo Ene – Published on Thursday, 23 April 2026, 10:59 / Updated on Thursday, 23 April 2026 10:59
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick (61 years old) declared himself satisfied afterwards the 1-0 success against Celta Vigoa result that brings the team even closer to the title. The technician emphasized the result and admitted that the game did not convince him.
The bad news for Barca is the injury to Lamine Yamal (18 years old), and Flick is waiting for the doctors' verdict.
The footballer “broke” immediately after converting the penalty that would decide the fate of the game, in the 40th minute.
Hansi Flick, statements after Barcelona – Celta Vigo 1-0: “It wasn't easy”
“We had to work hard today, but the most important thing is the three points. We had two injuries, which affects the team, but in the second half we didn't lose the ball.
We can play better, but I think the goal at the end was valid, not offside. We saw the replay but the result is 1-0 and we are focusing on the next game“, said the coach.
The technician also spoke about the situation of Lamine Yamal, injured and replaced in the 45+9th minute with Roony Bardghji.
“We have to see tomorrow what Lamine's condition is. We'll see. We have to accept it, it's a shame for us. I hope it's not something too serious,” Flick said.
It wasn't easy. We didn't play a good game today, Celta played very well and pressured us. They created problems for us. In the second half we were better. It was not easy to make the two changes because it changed our plan.
The most important thing was to win the three points”, concluded Hansi Flick.
Following this result, Barcelona consolidates its 1st place, with 82 points after 32 stages, 9 more than Real Madrid.
Barcelona's schedule in the last 6 stages
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Getafe – Barcelona
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Osasuna – Barcelona
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Barcelona – Real Madrid
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Alaves – Barcelona
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Barcelona – Betis
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Valencia – Barcelona
The up-to-date standings in La Liga
