Barcelona Coach Flick Praises Lewandowski After Star Striker Scores Twice in Girona Win

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick praised Robert Lewandowski after the star striker scored twice in their 4-1 win over Girona.

Hansi Flick, the coach of Barcelona, expressed his satisfaction with the team's 4-1 victory over Girona on Sunday. Flick was particularly pleased to see his attacking philosophy and ideas taking shape on the pitch. The win was a testament to Barcelona's potent offense, which has scored four or more goals in 20 matches across all competitions this season.

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The victory propelled Barcelona three points clear of second-placed Real Madrid in the title race, giving Flick's side a significant advantage in their pursuit of the championship. With their high-scoring performances becoming a recurring theme this season, Barcelona are poised to make a strong push for the title under Flick's guidance.

Hansi Flick expressed his delight with Barcelona's attacking display, stating that their performance reflected his team's philosophy. ”This reflects our idea, we want to attack. We want to create chances - not just chances to score, but to create chances constantly,” Flick told reporters. He praised his team's relentless pursuit of goals, highlighting their insatiable appetite for scoring.

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Flick was particularly impressed with the team's counter-attacking prowess, noting that even central midfielder Frenkie de Jong was making rapid runs forward. “That's what I love about this team, it's what we always want. They always want to score goals. When you watch our counter-attack, I didn't just see the striker or the attacking midfielder, but even (central midfielder) Frenkie de Jong was running really fast.”

Despite Barcelona's dominant display, Girona proved to be stubborn opponents, particularly in the first half. Goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga made several crucial saves, while Flick also praised Girona's defense for keeping Barcelona scoreless until an unfortunate own goal just before the break. “I think the first half was very good. Maybe we missed (the opportunity to score) one or two more goals, but we have to admit that Girona defend very well,” he said.

Flick acknowledged Girona's ability to maintain possession and control the tempo of the game. ”They know how to keep the ball, they are excellent in possession,” he added, showcasing his appreciation for Girona's defensive resilience and technical proficiency.

Robert Lewandowski proved to be the hero for Barcelona, scoring twice to guide his team to a 4-1 victory over Girona after the match was tied 1-1. The 36-year-old Polish striker's goals not only secured the win for Barcelona but also extended his lead at the top of LaLiga's scoring chart to 25 goals.

Hansi Flick praised Lewandowski's contributions to the team, highlighting his importance in Barcelona's success. ”I know Lewandowski wants to win the Pichichi (award for the top scorer). But the important thing is that the team wins. At the beginning of the season, I gave him my full confidence,” Flick said. He also acknowledged Lewandowski's ability to score crucial goals throughout the season. “Lewandowski has been scoring crucial goals this season. I don't like to talk about individual players, but he's a special player.”

Flick also expressed his happiness for Ferran Torres, who scored a vital goal in the match. “I'm also very happy for Ferran (Torres), it was a very important goal,” he added. With nine games remaining in the season, Barcelona's home game against Real Madrid in May is likely to be a decisive match in the title race. However, Flick is choosing not to look too far ahead just yet.

“We'll have to show our strength and it won't be easy,” Flick said, referring to the challenges that lie ahead for Barcelona. He emphasized the importance of taking things one game at a time, rather than getting distracted by future matches. ”There's still a long way to go before El Clasico.” Flick also acknowledged the unpredictability of the league season, stating, ”This league season can throw up some nice surprises and that's good for the competition.”