"Last night was one to forget for FC Barcelona as they were hammered 4-0 by Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final. The Blaugrana were completely overwhelmed by their hosts at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano from the get-go, as they conceded all four goals in the first half, leaving them with a mountain to climb in the second leg in March. Hansi Flick was not happy with the Barcelona squad"
"Flick chose not to publicly single out his players after the game at the Metropolitano, despite the 4-0 scoreline. But less than 24 hours later, before training today, the German coach did not hold back. In a direct and forceful talk, Flick told the squad that in the first half, they looked like a team without spirit, without intensity and without the desire to compete - especially when compared to the version shown by Atletico Madrid."
Barcelona suffered a 4-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, conceding all four goals in the opening half at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Manager Hansi Flick privately reprimanded the squad before training the next day, describing the first-half display as lacking spirit, intensity and desire to compete. Sources indicate Flick told players the half-time image was unworthy of a trophy-contending side and that he could not understand the lack of intensity against a rival known for fighting for every ball. Flick urged the team to move on quickly and treat the defeat as a lesson ahead of the Girona league clash.
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