Flick Reacts After 7-3 Barcelona Win: Gavi Is a True Leader

Barcelona Nets 7, Gavi Shines as Flick Prepares Squad

Team Dominant in Pre-Season Friendly Against FC Seoul

Barcelona's pre-season tour continued Thursday with a resounding 7-3 victory over FC Seoul at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres each bagged two goals, while Robert Lewandowski, Andreas Christensen, and Gavi Paez also found the net. Coach Hansi Flick utilized his entire squad of 24 players throughout the match.

Flick's Tactical Choices:

While Barcelona dominated possession and created numerous scoring opportunities, some key players like Inigo Martinez and Eric Garcia remained on the bench. "It was very important to take care of Eric & Inigo both of whom had injury concerns," Flick explained. "But overall, I’m very happy."

Gavi Emerges as Leader:

Flick praised his team's strong start but acknowledged a brief dip in performance before praising the second half resurgence fueled by Gavi, Ferran Torres, and Marcus Rashford. When asked about Gavi's optimal position, Flick highlighted his versatility and leadership: "What I saw from Gavi is exactly what I want, he was pushing the team forward like a true leader."

Looking Ahead:

Barcelona previously defeated Vissel Kobe 3-1 in their first pre-season match in Japan. They face Daegu FC on Monday before returning to Spain for their final warm-up game against Como in the Joan Gamper Trophy on August 10th. The La Liga season kicks off on August 16th with a matchup against Real Mallorca.