Barcelona continued their strong La Liga run with a composed 3–1 victory over Elche yesterday, a result that pushed them four points clear at the top of the table. Speaking after the game, head coach Hansi Flick reflected on a performance he felt was controlled, confident, and deserving of all three points, as reported by SoftFootball following the match at the Martínez Valero Stadium.
The win further underlined Barça’s growing authority this season, with momentum clearly building under Flick’s leadership. The Blaugrana dominated large spells of the contest, creating a steady flow of chances and asserting their style from the opening minutes.
While the scoreline could have been more comfortable, Flick was content with both the approach and the outcome, echoing themes that have followed Barcelona’s recent league surge and their consistency at the summit.
In his post-match interview shared on the club’s official X account, Flick first pointed to the importance of the result itself, especially away from home. He stressed that the team approached the fixture with the right mentality and intensity, explaining that it was not just about winning but about how they played.
As he put it:
No, it’s an important win here against Elche and I think we did it really good.
He acknowledged a slight frustration at missed opportunities, adding:
At the end, only the chances we missed, it’s a pity a little bit, but at the end I’m happy about it.
The German coach repeatedly returned to the idea of confidence and bravery, traits he feels are now embedded in his side.
Flick highlighted that Barcelona stayed committed to their plan, saying:
We were focused, we were in the game, we wanted to play like this, with confidence, we played brave and I think we deserved also the three points.
For him, the result was a fair reflection of Barcelona’s overall control and attacking intent. Flick also offered a reminder that dominance must be sustained for the full duration of matches.
He noted that games should ideally be decided earlier, explaining:
Of course, normally we have to make it clear in the first half, and so you have to we have to play also 90 minutes.
Managing players and game tempo was another point he touched on, especially with a demanding schedule ahead. Despite those nuances, Flick ended on a positive note, pleased with the team’s mentality and consistency.
He said:
We always want to win the game.
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He then concluded:
We play now with confidence… we create a lot of chances but at the end it’s football so 3-1 and three points is perfect.
With key contributions from Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford, Barcelona’s title credentials continue to look increasingly convincing under Flick’s calm but demanding guidance.
