Hans Flick, the coach of Barcelona, expressed his happiness with his team’s 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad in the seventh round of La Liga, emphasizing that the current top position remains temporary in a long season.

He explained that the team knew how to play as a group despite limited rest between matches, praising the players’ ability to handle Real Sociedad’s low defensive line.

Flick praised the return of Lamine Yamal, saying, “Everyone saw his quality; he is an exceptional player”, and also commended the work of Pedri and Frenkie de Jong in giving the team control and creating spaces.

He considered the young talent Drew an important addition to managing playing minutes amid the pressure of matches.

He confirmed that communication with the fans gives the team a strong boost before facing Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, stressing the importance of continuity to maintain the lead.