"Winning in Bilbao isn't easy. We had to manage the minutes after Tuesday's game. It's good because we kept a clean sheet and won the three points. I say the same thing as last season. One less game, three more points."
"When we play our style, we sometimes concede a lot of chances. It doesn't matter how high up the pitch we defend. A clean sheet is always good."
"I think there's a special atmosphere in this team, and I value it. I value how they're together, their attitude. Everything is fantastic, I'm happy. After the 3-0, despite being eliminated, I saw a good atmosphere in training. I see them focused on their work, and that's important."
"Pedri makes everyone better. He's a game-changer. He links up well with everyone."
Barcelona defeated Athletic Club in a narrow match, with Lamine Yamal scoring the decisive goal in the second half. Manager Hansi Flick acknowledged the difficulty of winning in Bilbao and emphasized the importance of managing player minutes following Tuesday's fixture. The clean sheet proved crucial despite Athletic Club creating multiple scoring opportunities. Flick highlighted the team's positive atmosphere and focused attitude, particularly following their Copa Del Rey elimination against Atletico Madrid. He praised Pedri's impact as a game-changer who elevates teammates' performances, while discussing strategic decisions regarding player rotation and game time management.
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