In an incredible turn of events, Barcelona secured a thrilling 5-4 victory after being 3-1 down until the 63rd minute. The dramatic win has left Barcelona’s coach, Hansi Flick, overwhelmed with excitement.
When Eric Garcia’s header leveled the score for Barcelona, Flick and his team were celebrating. Then, Rafinha scored another goal, sealing the victory. The joy was boundless, and the team erupted into unrestrained celebration. After the match, Flick expressed his amazement, describing the win as unbelievable.
Barcelona returned with a 5-4 win from Benfica’s home ground in a thrilling Champions League clash.
In the first 30 minutes, Barcelona found themselves trailing 3-1. By the 63rd minute, the scoreline remained unchanged, but Rafinha reduced the deficit in the 64th minute. However, just four minutes later, an own goal from Ronald Araujo doubled the gap again.
But in the 86th minute, Garcia’s header brought hope, and then in the 96th minute of added time, Rafinha’s calm finish led to a memorable win for Barcelona.
Even after the match, the excitement lingered in Flick’s voice. It was a first for him in his coaching career.
“It was a crazy match. The most positive aspect was our mentality. The way we fought back was incredible. This is football, and this is why we love the game,” said Flick.
“I don’t think I’ve experienced a comeback like this before. It’s simply unbelievable.”
The coach reflected that Barcelona struggled in the first half but was pleased with their performance in the second half.
“We didn’t play well in the first half. They were very good and scored. They forced us to defend deeply. We couldn’t find our right positions. In the second half, we were better, and the substitutions worked out wonderfully.”
Flick had chosen Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Stanczyk in place of Inaki Peña. Despite two mistakes leading to goals, the coach refused to blame him.
“Which player doesn’t make mistakes? It’s natural. Stanczyk made some mistakes, but everyone made some in the first half,” he said.
“We win together, we lose together. We are a team. What I saw in the second half, I was pleased with. He saved what seemed like a certain goal for Benfica.”
With this win, Barcelona holds second place in the Champions League with 18 points after seven matches. However, they are struggling in La Liga, currently in third, seven points behind leaders Real Madrid.
Their next challenge in La Liga is against Valencia, followed by a clash against Atalanta in the Champions League. Flick is determined to use the momentum from this victory to tackle the upcoming challenges.
“This win will boost our belief and show the young team that we can improve further.”
“Now, it’s important to focus on the match against Valencia, and after that, we want to beat Atalanta. We can’t afford to think we can take it easy.”
