"There was a great atmosphere and the opponent played a great match. In the end, we won, and that's the most important thing."
"He played because we decided to. We will see what happens in the next few games, as it's not decided yet. He may play every game, but we'll have to see. He may be tired... We have to manage him."
"He's special. No two players are the same. I love his attitude, his dynamism. He can change the course of a game with his dynamism and accurate passes. He's always in the right place. He's a very good player."
Barcelona advanced to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals after a demanding away win at Racing Santander played in cold, rainy conditions and following a 15-minute delayed kickoff due to the stadium opening late. The team showed maturity and focus to secure the result despite a strong opponent and an intense atmosphere. Hansi Flick emphasized the importance of the win and praised the opponent and the atmosphere. He defended the tactical decision to start Joan Garcia while noting squad management and rotation will determine future selections. Flick highlighted Fermin López's attitude, dynamism, accurate passing, and game-changing presence in midfield.
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