The boss of Barcelona,
Raphinha scored the only goal of the game at the hour with a breathtaking long -haul strike after Pau Comatsi received a straight red card just 20 minutes after the game
A number of impressive parades by goalkeeper Wojciech Sczczesny and some determined defense ensured that the hosts use a slim advantage in the coming together next week in the Spotify Camp Nou.
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But the leaders of the La Liga will feel that they will bring themselves in a strong position to reach the last eight of the competition.
“I am very proud of my team. They were fantastic, ”said Flick.
“After 22 minutes with one player, it is a great performance. She ran a lot and gave everything. “
The Barcelona manager also praised Pedri and Szczesny and admitted that the 34-year-old goalkeeper is confident in every game.
Flick said: “Today we had a good goalkeeper that was fantastic for us. We defended as a unit and that is the most important thing. I am happy for him. “
“It is clear that Szczesny is another player, he is safer in every game and we defend better. I know that he can play at this level because I see him in training every day. “
Flick simply said about Pedri that he was “on a brutal, incredible level, we are happy for him.”
Despite the away win and the overall grade that went into the back, Flick insisted that the competition was far from setting up.
“The tie is not over yet,” he added. “I know that we are in a good position now, but I also know that everything is possible in football. The return match will be difficult. “
Barcelona greet Benfica on Tuesday in the Spotify Camp Nou and knew that the winners in the quarter -finals will either compete against Borussia Dortmund or Lille.
