Barcelona finished the La Liga season as champions with 94 points after a 3-1 defeat to Valencia at Mestalla on the final day. The loss did not change the title outcome, but it left Hansi Flick dissatisfied with the performance. Flick said Barcelona made easy mistakes and lacked full concentration, while Valencia showed greater hunger and deserved the win. He separated the result from the overall season, calling the campaign good while still emphasizing the need to analyze the match. He referenced recent clean sheets and serious games, and praised the return of Bernal and Gavi as part of the mentality he wants. He also warned that next season will be tougher and demanded full focus after the World Cup and summer break.
"“We made easy mistakes and they took advantage of them. Valencia's victory is more than deserved. We were not 100% concentrated. They were hungrier than us - Valencia's victory is deserved,” he said."
"“That does not affect the good season we have had. I'm disappointed, but the season has been good. But it's good to analyse things from this match - it wasn't a good performance.” He pointed to recent weeks as an example of the standard he expects, contrasting what he saw on the final day with the mentality that had driven the title run."
"“In recent weeks, when we managed clean sheets and very serious games, it was very good. Seeing Bernal and Gavi when they came back from injuries has been great. It's the mentality I want from the players, to see that mentality.” “Champions never stop being champions.”"
"“The World Cup is a big event and the players are focused, but next season will be tougher and I want everyone 100% focused.” “Now we can go to the World Cup or on holiday and rest, but wh”"
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