BARCELONA: Barcelona manager Hansi Flick says his side’s 4-1 win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League has boosted their confidence ahead of Saturday’s Clasico clash with Real Madrid.
Former Bayern boss Flick is happy to help Barca end their win streak over the German club.
“This win is unbelievable. Bayern are a good team, with great players who know how to play very well, you want to see them in action.
“Of course a win like this needs to be celebrated. It gives us confidence in our quality ahead of this Saturday’s game.
“What this team showed proved that you can achieve great success. We played very bravely, that’s why I’m quite happy
“We have less time than Real Madrid to prepare for the Clasico, but all the players want to play. We will be ready,” said Flick.
After losing six in a row – with Barcelona conceding 22 goals to Bayern’s just four, including an 8-2 defeat in the Champions League quarter-finals four years ago – the Spanish giants have been more aggressive this time around.
Raphinha scored a hat-trick to seal Barcelona’s win at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium, with former Bayern striker Robert Lewandowski also scoring.
Bayern burst into the game with a single goal through Harry Kane.