"Explaining why the German international was given the nod, Flick emphasised leadership, experience and rhythm, stating, "Marc is the captain and has played a lot of games. We talked to the other coaches and wanted to give him the chance to play." Flick also revisited the difficulty of the contest itself, praising his squad for staying patient and disciplined despite the long wait for the opening goal."
"Reflecting on the performance after the final whistle, Flick highlighted what mattered most to him on the night, saying, "I'm very happy with the players' attitude and the victory. These Cup games are difficult, but we've done well. "The important thing is the attitude and mentality we've had throughout the game," he explained."
"Assessing the opposition and the nature of the game, Flick said, "These games aren't easy, as I said before. I'm happy with my players' attitude on the pitch. "That's the key to our victory. It's not always easy to score in games like this, but we did it.""
Barcelona beat CD Guadalajara 2-0 in the Copa del Rey round of 32. The scoreline masked a more demanding match as determined Primera RFEF opposition forced Barcelona to work harder than expected and the breakthrough arrived late. The manager emphasised the squad's attitude, mentality, patience and discipline as decisive factors. Marc-Andre ter Stegen started for leadership, experience and rhythm after consultation with other coaches, framed as an opportunity rather than a permanent change. Cup fixtures proved tough, but composure and eventual finishing secured progression to the next round.
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