Managing Barcelona 'has changed me completely', says Flick

Hansi Flick says managing Barcelona has "changed" him completely, as his Blaugrana team seek a return to winning ways in the Champions League.

After opening their European campaign with a 2-1 away win over Newcastle United, Flick's side fell to a 2-1 defeat against reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain last time out. 

Barca also suffered a shock 4-1 loss to Sevilla in LaLiga off the back of that defeat, but on Saturday, they emerged from the international break with a 2-1 win over neighbours Girona.

The 2024-25 semi-finalists sit 16th in the Champions League standings, with Tuesday's visitors in 29th and still winless after a draw with Pafos and a loss to Arsenal. 

"The victory against Girona was very important and it has been noticeable in the atmosphere of the training," said Flick.

"We have a young team and we needed it. We have analysed the match and we must run more and press better.

"They [Olympiacos] are very good offensively and we have to be attentive to their attackers. They have a clear idea of their game and we will have to be alert."

This will be just the third meeting between Barca and Olympiacos, with the previous two coming in the 2017-18 group stage in the Champions League. Barcelona won 3-1 in the home fixture, before drawing 0-0 in Greece.

Barca have scored at least one goal in each of their last 22 Champions League matches, netting 58 goals in that span.

If they find the net on Tuesday, it will be their outright second-longest scoring run in the competition, only behind a 29-game streak between November 2009 and March 2012, recorded under Pep Guardiola and including a 2011 final win over Manchester United.

Flick, who has made the Blaugrana one of Europe's most entertaining sides since taking the reins last season, now feels a sense of belonging in Catalonia.

"Now I feel the emotions more, this club has changed me completely," the former Germany and Bayern Munich boss said.

"I love Barca, I love the city of Barcelona and the people here. I give my all and live for the club."