#copa-del-rey

#copa-del-rey

In this club, we always say: one year here is like several elsewhere; we're well aware of the club's stature. No, I didn't expect to be here in my first year, nor to have the number.

FC Barcelona's starters completed a recovery session after the exertions of the match, while the rest of the squad were out on pitch two for training. Accordingly, preparations are now under way for the comeback the Blaugranes will be aiming to complete in a couple of days against Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey.

Against Villarreal, we saw the very best of Hansi Flick's Barcelona. Attack after attack, which resulted in four goals, while their opponents, a formidable goal scoring team, could barely generate offense. The intensity was high, the pressing was effective, and the game from start to finish was never in doubt.

We needed the confidence. I'm happy with the result and the performance, although we could have scored a few more goals. Everyone played well. Playing with the ball was important. Also, the finishing touch that we lacked in matches like the one against Real Sociedad.