"The mentality, the attitude, it's incredible. I'm very proud. That's all I can say. It's a fantastic end to the year,"
"He saved us many times today. He's an important player for us. But we're a team. We all defend with and without the ball. Today we were a bit tired, and we missed some passes."
"He's been ill for three or four days. He had some problems. He told me he would try to give his best. He felt a cramp. We will check"
Barcelona closed out 2025 with a controlled 2-0 victory over Villarreal that placed the team at the top of the La Liga table. Head coach Hansi Flick praised the players' mentality and attitude and expressed pride in finishing the year strongly. Goalkeeper Joan Garcia produced several crucial saves that kept the match under control, while the squad’s collective defending compensated for some tiredness and missed passes. Lamine Yamal responded to a hostile atmosphere and a clear red card by scoring the second goal. Jules Kounde experienced a cramp after recent illness and will be assessed further.
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