It was a match worthy of candidates to win the Spanish championship. They went down for a break in much better moods Piurters Atletico. This is the effect that in the 45th minute Julian Alvarez scored a goal for them.
This is what Hansi Flick said after the match about Lewandowski's goal
A lot was happening in the second half! First, in the 70th minute of the second goal for the hosts was scored by Sorloth, who appeared on the pitch just ten minutes earlier. The hosts were leading 2: 0 before the end of the meeting! Then there was an excellent ending of FC Barcelona. In the 72nd minute of the contact goal was scored by Robert Lewandowski. Six minutes later Ferran Torres hit, and in the second minute of added time games Lamine Yamal scored the winning goal. In the 98th minute Ferran Torres determined the result of the meeting at 4: 2.
After the match, Hans Flick, FC Barcelona coach, took the floor. He was delighted with the reversal of the match by his team. In superlatives he spoke about the team.
– I admire my players. It is not only about the physical but also mental aspect. My team's mentality is really amazing. After the second lost goal, the reaction was unbelievable. And score four goals in 20 minutes here at Atletico something very impressive. It was a great match for fans And everyone, a wonderful day. Maybe not so good for trainers, but it doesn't matter. We scored three very important points and we wanted to. I am very pleased with the team. We never give up and you saw it today – said Hansi Flick at a post -match press conference.
The German also admitted how important Robert Lewandowski's goal was at 1: 2.
– We argued with the referee for the second goal for Atletico because of his prior hand play, but Lewandowski's goal made the match changed. Hitting left was very important because it allowed us to return to the game. Then we began to believe that we could change the result. Winning 4: 2 is a great achievement – noted Germany.
The German trainer also referred to the previous two duels with Atletico Madrid. IN La league FC Barcelona lost at home 1: 2, and then drew in front of her own audience in the semi -final of the King's Cup 4: 4.
– Our next match will be completely different. But what is very important today is the fact that after the previous two matches with Atletico Madrid we finally won. And the way we did it was really amazing. We are united as a family, and this means a lot to me. It's fantastic. I love working here – added FC Barcelona coach.
He also took the floor about the current situation in the table.
– As always, I say, there is still a long way to win the Spanish championship. But today they were three large, very large points and we are really happy. Now we are again at the top of the table with one played match Less, which is a great feeling – said Flick.
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FC Barcelona after this victory in 27 matches has 60 points and regained the lead in the La league. The same number of points on Real Madrid, but one match played more. Atletico Madrid with 56 points is in third position.
Hansi Flick's team in the next round (March 30 at 16.15) will play with Girona.