Hansi Flick gives his verdict on Barcelona's defeat to Alaves

""I'm disappointed with the result. We wanted to win today, but I saw some positives. I'm happy with the team's performance. Álvaro made his debut and played very well. Espart and Marqués also played well, as did Bernal after his injury," he said."

""We had chances in the first half too, but in the end we conceded from a corner. We lacked concentration at those moments. We have to accept the result and prepare for Sunday's game.""

""The attitude and mentality were good, but it wasn't an easy match. Alavés played very aggressively, we all saw that. In the end, that's how it is, and we have to accept it.""

The speaker expressed disappointment with the result while noting positives from the team’s performance. Álvaro made his debut and played very well. Espart and Marqués also performed well, and Bernal played well after returning from injury. The team created chances in the first half, but conceded from a corner. A lack of concentration during those moments was identified as a factor. The attitude and mentality were described as good, though the match was difficult. Alavés was aggressive throughout. The result was accepted, and preparation for Sunday’s game was emphasized.

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