"They put a lot of pressure on us in the first half; we lost too many balls, although we also created chances. In the second half, we were more in control."
"It feels good to have scored seven goals, even though we conceded two. There are always things we need to improve."
"Flick asked me to help with the build-up because they were marking us man-to-man. If we got past that line of pressure, we could attack the space, which is what I tried to do. It worked out well, and we were able to play a great game."
Barcelona defeated Newcastle United 7-2 in a dominant display led by midfielder Fermin Lopez, who scored, assisted, and contributed to winning a penalty. Despite the emphatic scoreline, Lopez highlighted the challenges Barcelona faced in the first half when Newcastle's aggressive pressing disrupted their rhythm and forced errors. The team improved significantly in the second half after tactical adjustments, with Lopez playing a key role in executing Flick's instructions to help with build-up play against man-to-man marking. This allowed Barcelona to attack the space effectively. Following the victory, manager Hansi Flick granted the squad a day off. Lopez emphasized that despite the seven goals scored, the team remains focused on improvement, noting they conceded two goals and must continue refining their performance.
Read at Barca Universal
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