La liga: Barcelona coach, Flick criticizes team after Girona upset

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has spoken out after his team suffered a 2-1 defeat against Girona in Monday’s LaLiga clash. Despite Pau Cubarsí’s goal giving the visitors hope, Girona’s solid performance at home proved decisive.

In his post-match interview, Flick admitted that Barcelona did not perform to their usual standards.

He highlighted that the team struggled defensively, especially during transitions, and were often out of position when Girona launched attacks.

“We defended very poorly, particularly during transitions. Our positioning was off, and we struggled to handle Girona’s attacking threats,” Flick said.

He continued, “We needed better control of the game and fewer mistakes. In the first half, we created chances, but we must show more hunger and determination to win these matches. We did not play at our best, and I won’t make excuses, but improvement is necessary.”

The result is a setback for Barcelona, leaving them two points behind league leaders Real Madrid.

The defeat adds pressure on Flick and his squad as the race for the LaLiga title tightens.

Looking ahead, Barcelona will aim to bounce back when they face Levante in their next league match this weekend.

Flick stressed that the team must regroup quickly and show a stronger performance if they are to remain in contention for the championship.