How Hansi Flick reacted in the dressing room after Barcelona’s draw with Celta Vigo | OneFootball

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick did not mince his words after a dramatic 2-2 draw against Celta Vigo at Balaidos, where the Catalans squandered a 2-0 lead in the final ten minutes.

The German tactician delivered a stern message to his players both in private and during his post-match interviews, emphasizing the need for a stronger mentality and sharper focus.

Barcelona looked to be cruising toward victory thanks to goals from Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski. However, a red card for midfielder Marc Casado in the 82nd minute turned the tide of the match.

Just two minutes later, Jules Kounde’s individual error allowed Celta to halve the deficit. The hosts then completed the comeback with a stunning equalizer in the 86th minute, leaving Barcelona stunned and Flick fuming.

Flick’s message in the dressing room

According to Catalunya Radio (h/t Mundo Deportivo), Flick addressed the team in the dressing room immediately after the game, waiting for Gavi to finish his media duties before gathering the squad.

Flick was not too happy with Barcelona’s performance against Celta Vigo (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

He criticized the players for their complacency, warning them that operating at “80% or 85%” effort is not enough to secure victories.

In his press conference, Flick echoed his private criticisms, describing the performance as “really bad” and admitting the team had been error-prone throughout the game.

“It wasn’t just the last 10 minutes. It was the whole game,” he said, urging his squad to maintain intensity for the full 90 minutes.

Despite the disappointment, Flick ended on a positive note, rallying his team ahead of their Champions League clash against Brest on Tuesday.

The coach stressed that improving focus and attitude would be crucial if Barcelona are to meet their ambitious goals this season.