After a 1-2 defeat to Monaco in the first round, Barca returned home to host Young Boys with the goal of winning 3 points. With superior strength, it is not difficult to understand why the home team dominated the 90 minutes and launched 21 shots (8 on target), winning 5-0 overall. Lewandowski continued to show high performance with a double in the 8th and 51st minutes. The remaining goals of Barca were scored by Raphinha, Iñigo Martínez and an own goal by Camara. This is also Barca's first victory in the Champions League season 2024 - 2025.
Lewandowski (number 9) scored a double
However, in the post-match press conference, coach Hansi Flick still showed his dissatisfaction. He shared: "With the new format of the Champions League, having a good goal difference is always necessary. We realized that we did not play with the confidence we usually have. Barca must start strongly and create more goals. In particular, the ability to pass the ball as well as the dynamism of the whole team must improve. The important thing is that Barca won the three points and the 5-0 score was deserved."
In this match, Lamine Yamal was also given the opportunity to start by coach Hansi Flick. But apart from 2 shots on target and being blocked by the opposing goalkeeper, the young Barca player played below his best and was substituted in the 75th minute.
Coach Hansi Flick reminded Lamine Yamal: "Barca has not just one but many players who can play as strikers. Therefore, we can change any position on the field. We will consider the game and do not care much about whether the player wants to continue playing or not."
Coach Hansi Flick wants Lamine Yamal and Barca's attacking players to score more goals
Notably, in the match against Young Boys, coach Hansi Flick also welcomed the return of Frenkie de Jong. In addition, the German coach also gave a chance to Ansu Fati - the player who had to go to England to play for Brighton on loan last season. Coach Hansi Flick assessed that these were all necessary returns and Barca would certainly be stronger.
“Frenkie de Jong is back in training and playing. This is a big step forward for him. In my opinion, his return is a good thing. Regarding Ansu Fati, I initially put him in midfield because Frenkie de Jong was not ready to play. Then, when Frenkie de Jong was ready, we changed him so that Ansu Fati could play more freely. These are all talented players and necessary for Barca,” added coach Hansi Flick.
Ansu Fati was given a chance in the match against Young Boys
When asked about Barca's chances of winning the 2024-2025 Champions League, coach Hansi Flick refused to answer. Instead, he talked about the team's squad situation: "The season is still long. We have seen that things can change very quickly. Olmo is injured, Ter Stegen is injured. I think that after the national team training in October, we can have two or three important players back and that's good."
The victory over Young Boys helped Barca gain 3 points after 2 matches, rising to 10th place in the overall rankings. After this match, Barca will continue to play at home and face a strong opponent, Bayern Munich, in the 3rd round (October 24).
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