Flick says Champions League key but insists on Espanyol win
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick says winning the UEFA Champions League is the club’s main target this season but has told his players they must first focus on beating Espanyol in LaLiga. Barca lost 2 0 at home to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter final first leg in midweek, leaving them with a difficult task in next Tuesday’s return game in Madrid. Despite that setback, Barcelona lead LaLiga and host city rivals Espanyol on Saturday with a seven point advantage over second placed Real Madrid. Flick said every player, fan and coach dreams of lifting the Champions League trophy and that the team always finds extra motivation on European nights. He stressed however that the league remains their daily work and cannot be neglected. Barca last won the Champions League in 2015 and the German coach made it clear […]
