Champions League: Flick 3: 3 against Inter satisfied: “May we give us courage”

Coach Hansi Flick from FC Barcelona does not consider the 3: 3 in the spectacular semi-final first leg against Inter Milan as a setback in the fight for the Champions League victory. “The game must give us courage. The way we played football – we also want to perform in Milan,” said the former national coach with a view to the second leg next Tuesday in San Siro.

The memory of the Spanish Cup semi-final against Atlético Madrid is said to be a encouragement. “We played 4: 4 here and won 1-0 there. That is also possible with us,” said Flick.

Defensive prepares Flick

The 60-year-old impressed that his team was able to compensate for twice after a 0-2 and a 2: 3 deficit. His players around goal scorer Lamine Yamal would always “want to dominate the game”, said Flick, “also against such a strong defensive. That was already impressive today.”

However, Barça showed himself sleepy and susceptible to standards in the early goal of ex-Gladbach Marcus Thuram after only 32 seconds. “It is difficult at the moment to put it into words because it is of course clear: If you catch three goals, it is not so nice,” said Flick: “But in the end we have a second game in Milan and we want to do a lot better – especially when it comes to defensive.”