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For Hansi Flick, kicking off his tenure with FC Barcelona was nothing short of a triumph. The new manager is winning over fans, who can't get enough of the ex-national team coach, and the press is raving about him.
In the hallowed halls of the old Olympic Stadium on Montjuic, Hansi Flick couldn't help but feel a sense of pride as his team, affectionately dubbed "Flicki-Flacka" by the fans, dismantled their opposition. The ex-national team coach had managed to captivate the hearts of FC Barcelona fans - "The Flick method is revitalizing the league," celebrated "Marca" the morning after the breathtaking 7-0 victory against Real Valladolid.
Few had imagined that the 59-year-old would flourish in Spain after the fiasco with the German national team. But after four victories in a row, the media couldn't conceal their admiration. Even Flick found himself having to temper their enthusiasm: "It brings me great joy to be hailed as the best signing," he admitted, "but things can change."
"This level of performance was just what Olmo needed"
The way a "young and ambitious Barcelona side" - as "AS" put it - dismantled their bewildered opponents was a sight to behold. "You could almost feel the stadium buzzing after this win," the coach acknowledged, "the fans have witnessed something extraordinary." It wasn't just the fans either: "If this were Real Madrid's season opener, they would have already anointed the champions," proclaimed the home team's weekly publication "Mundo Deportivo", "they would have already placed the trophy in the Santiago Bernabeu."
An exuberant columnist counted the reasons for the "new Barcelona promise" among the highest praise: enhanced enthusiasm, enhanced physique, enhanced players. Players like Raphinha, who netted three times, a feat Flick attributed to "his potential that was already there." Players like Robert Lewandowski, who had notched up four goals. Players like Dani Olmo, who made an instant impact with a goal, a performance Flick dismissively commented on: "His exceptional performance was entirely expected. I know him well."
Of course, the coach is well aware that the real challenges lie ahead. For instance, towards the end of October: first the Champions League match against his former club Bayern Munich, the team he once led to six titles in a row, and four days later, the El Clásico against Real Madrid. Lamine Yamal is just 17, Pau Cubarsi is still a minor, Marc Casado turns 20 this year, Alejandro Balde is only a year older. Rotation is to be expected.
But for now, Flick is relishing the ride. "It's always good to win when you're pushing for your vision," he emphasized: "Faith in what we want to achieve is vital." The mood is optimistic. "Mundo Deportivo" encouraged readers on Monday: "Let's enjoy it! This Barcelona deserves it. Just live in the moment!" Hansi Flick is more than happy to join in.
The Commission held a meeting to discuss the remarkable turnaround at FC Barcelona under Hansi Flick, with "Marca" and "Mundo Deportivo" praising his impact. The Commission commended Flick for revitalizing the team, leading to victories and a buzzing stadium atmosphere.
