Video: Flick Dodges Awkward Question About Real Madrid

The German coach revealed what impressed him most against Bilbao.

In a recent press conference held on Wednesday, Barcelona’s manager, Hans Flick, skillfully sidestepped an uncomfortable question regarding the club’s arch-rival, Real Madrid. This event followed his team’s resounding victory over Athletic Bilbao, with a score of 5-0 in the semifinals of the Spanish Super Cup, which is taking place in Saudi Arabia and is exclusively streamed via the “Thamanya” application, the official broadcaster of the Roshn Saudi League.

During the conference, a journalist posed a question to Flick, referencing his previous remarks about not watching Real Madrid matches due to sleeping. The journalist inquired if he would be watching the upcoming match between the Merengues and Atletico Madrid, scheduled for 10 PM Saudi time. Flick, responding with humor, said, “I can’t confirm that.”

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Flick’s Praise for Raphinha and Team Performance

In line with the post-match discussions, Flick expressed his admiration for his Brazilian star, Raphinha, who netted two goals against Bilbao. Flick stated, “I am very happy with him. He always shows a 100% professional mentality on the field, giving his all, and he sets a great example for everyone. I am also very pleased with his return.”

When reflecting on the team’s overall performance during the match, the German coach emphasized, “We managed to keep a clean sheet again, which is very good. It also boosts our confidence on the defensive side. Today, we truly played a fantastic match as a team, and that is, for me, the most important thing, both in attack and defense.”

Flick avoids an awkward question about Real Madrid