Article by Aurelian Botezatu – published on Sunday, 04 May 2025, 07:51 / Updated Sunday, 04 May 2025 07:51
Hansi Flick started without several holders already against Valladolid's retrograde and had problems in the first half, after Sanchez's fast goal (6). At the break, however, he made the rigorous corrections and returned the situation on the table, through the successes of Raphinha (54) and Fermin Lopez (61).
Ter Stegen made a good match after 0-1
For the first time, after the serious injury suffered in October, the goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen had not had too much at 0-1, the ball being diverted, but with every minute that passed its qualities.
He saved his team from a 0-2, in one to one with Raúl Moro, he bravely came to a very dangerous center in the first half, and in the second half he saved with another wonderful parade at the end of Latasa.
Ter Stegen or Szczesny? Flick clarifies the situation between the butts
His evolution immediately gave birth to the question: Who will defend in the return with Inter, from the Champions League, and then in El Clasico with Real Madrid, he or the holder so far, Szczesny? But coach Hansi Flick quickly clarified everything in the press conference at the end.
“In the second half, Ter Stegen showed how good it is. It was very good. But Szczesny will play in the Champions League and in the match with Real Madrid,” the German technician said.
Hansi Flick: “When you make 9 changes, it's not easy for players”
Although Barcelona was tormented in Valladolid, Flick has no dissatisfaction with the team. “When you make new changes, it's not easy for players. They are young.
I believe in them. I trust. It wasn't easy. There were a few mistakes, on a fast transition, but Araujo and Christensen made a good match, as did Ter Stegen, ”commented the coach of Barcelona.
He believes that the match was difficult because Valladolid also put the “bus in the gate”, after 1-0: “it is not easy when you are driving, and the opponent defends himself crowded. At the break, I explained to the boys to change, and the second half was a little better.”
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