Hansi Flick claimed Paris Saint-Germain are simply a better team than Barcelona, who will take lessons from their Champions League defeat.
Tuesday's contest between two of Europe's best teams served up a thriller at the Parc des Princes, where PSG won 4-2.
Barca twice dragged themselves level, through Xavi Espart and Lamine Yamal, but Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz clinched the points for PSG late on.
PSG had 22 shots, with Barca having 18. Blaugrana goalkeeper Joan Garcia made 10 saves, while the hosts recorded 3.7 expected goals to the visitors' 2.23 xG.
And Flick felt, ultimately, two-time reigning European champions PSG are just a better side than his Barca team, though he is sure the Blaugrana will have learned plenty.
"It was a fantastic match, from both teams. PSG showed they are a better team than us," said Flick, who is one win shy of picking up his 100th for Barca.
"We lost, but we learned. Mistakes happen. But what we've done in recent weeks is fantastic.
"Today wasn't easy; the players ran a lot and tried to play. What happened after Sevilla, with the recovery, wasn't the best. It's not an excuse.
"We have to learn. It's October, and you don't win titles in October; the Champions League is won in June."
Barcelona have scored 50 goals in just 12 games in all competitions this season.
However, PSG had 15 shots on target, the most Barca faced on record (since 2003-04) in a Champions League match.
Flick, though, believes that was down to PSG's attacking quality, and not necessarily because Barca defended poorly.
"I think PSG also scored a lot of goals against City. In the end, in the last 10 minutes, the team dropped off, and we conceded the fourth," Flick added.
"But I saw some very good things. We have potential. I'm not negative. It was a good experience. We have to do better."
Barca will now turn their focus back to LaLiga, and Sunday's upcoming Clasico.
Should the Blaugrana beat Real Madrid, they will become the first team to win their opening 10 LaLiga games of a season.
Kenabkmru
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tru word
Kenabkmru
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Since you can boldly say PSG is better than us then you should also admit that your team is a local champion because they can beat any European top team. You only managed to beat your formal club under the new transition of a new coach with tired injury legs of Sane and Genabry, This time around you will be humiliated by Bayern that possessed the likes of Diaz and Olisa. Except Bayern your formal club you have lost to the top European clubs, Inter, Chelsea and PSG twice with your shambolic highline tactics. I even forgot you also lost to Dortmund. Last season ATM proved to us that we are just local champion. Your tactics is just good against weaker teams and you are very lucky that Madrid is struggling to blend Mbappe and Vini together otherwise you would have been kicked out of Barca. Maybe both Inter, Chelsea are also better than us because we couldn't beat them as well.
tru word bro
Kenabkmru
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I knew that the signing of Gordon for 75 million was a waste of money, A price tag Bayern refused to pay and Barca thought they were wiser to snap him up for that amount. The secret to kill Barca is just to isolate Yamal and it's over because all the threats and creative work comes from the right side. The reason Spain are world and European champion is not because they have Yamal in their team but because they have other players that will step up when Yamal is heavily marked. You can see he was loosing the ball yesterday because he was heavily marked. No threats was coming from the left wing. Dem Gordon couldn't even dribble pass just one player and he was signed 75 million to anchor the left wing. just look at PSG threat was coming from both wings, no breathing space for Barca defense
true word bro
lokbemnsyz
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they're not at the same level at all.
Beacekrsz
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Flick should admit that he partly made things easier for PSG with his lineup. Why not playing Rodri and Pedri together yesterday? Pedri in the first half was the best player on the pitch, why sub him off at halftime. Raphinha had to go off because of managing his game time but if he were fully fit, he'd have caused PSG more problems.
babafemi
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Always have been
nauikmosy
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they were better yesterday. they're not better than Barcelona
Real Madrid, psg & Bayern are different level. Barcelona is way below them.
elvisyayo
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Since you can boldly say PSG is better than us then you should also admit that your team is a local champion because they can beat any European top team. You only managed to beat your formal club under the new transition of a new coach with tired injury legs of Sane and Genabry, This time around you will be humiliated by Bayern that possessed the likes of Diaz and Olisa. Except Bayern your formal club you have lost to the top European clubs, Inter, Chelsea and PSG twice with your shambolic highline tactics. I even forgot you also lost to Dortmund. Last season ATM proved to us that we are just local champion. Your tactics is just good against weaker teams and you are very lucky that Madrid is struggling to blend Mbappe and Vini together otherwise you would have been kicked out of Barca. Maybe both Inter, Chelsea are also better than us because we couldn't beat them as well.
Wow!! I feel your pain bro!! You just spilled nothing but the whole truth 👏👏👏
MãmäLäßtBörñ
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they were better yesterday. they're not better than Barcelona
lbcrna
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but Barcelona have Yamal in their team he's the new fifa princes you can see it from the way referees are protecting him if you kick vinicius jnr they say continue but slightest contact/ touch on Yamal Yamal it's a yellow card yamal is following his masters footsteps
THEWORM
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Joan Garcia magnifico he made 10 stops 🛑
pozbcekmot
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Barca still going to thrash Real Madrid like the little spoilt kids they are… Rubbishhh
who is talking about Madrid
jakclmptyz
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one thing i saw was how poor barca was in terms of finishing they could hav converted that as goals...at the same time thank God it was ferran torres up front if he converted those as goals it would be like 7 or 8 goals
pozbcekmot
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flick just did well, the focus was on real Madrid no wonder he made changes yesterday and if you want to point fingers on flick wait for the knock out stage
correct sir... after the second goal u sow what he wanted slow down the⚽⚽⚽
Richardoghale
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Since you can boldly say PSG is better than us then you should also admit that your team is a local champion because they can beat any European top team. You only managed to beat your formal club under the new transition of a new coach with tired injury legs of Sane and Genabry, This time around you will be humiliated by Bayern that possessed the likes of Diaz and Olisa. Except Bayern your formal club you have lost to the top European clubs, Inter, Chelsea and PSG twice with your shambolic highline tactics. I even forgot you also lost to Dortmund. Last season ATM proved to us that we are just local champion. Your tactics is just good against weaker teams and you are very lucky that Madrid is struggling to blend Mbappe and Vini together otherwise you would have been kicked out of Barca. Maybe both Inter, Chelsea are also better than us because we couldn't beat them as well.
Thank you my brother, wish I could see you right now and buy you whatever you want today, all bills on me🙏🏽
Nopdeiklmt
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Rodri ... Rodri.... the same has beaten Man City where Rodri coming from... So who is Rodri?..... Even Yamal was locked down, if not for the goal by that nonsense changes.... PSG is the king .... this same PSG beats Inter Maimi including Messi.... so who is Rodri?
IshmaelChimombo
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let's focus on Next game 🔥
kocdeipuy
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flick just did well, the focus was on real Madrid no wonder he made changes yesterday and if you want to point fingers on flick wait for the knock out stage
vesbckryz
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I knew that the signing of Gordon for 75 million was a waste of money, A price tag Bayern refused to pay and Barca thought they were wiser to snap him up for that amount. The secret to kill Barca is just to isolate Yamal and it's over because all the threats and creative work comes from the right side. The reason Spain are world and European champion is not because they have Yamal in their team but because they have other players that will step up when Yamal is heavily marked. You can see he was loosing the ball yesterday because he was heavily marked. No threats was coming from the left wing. Dem Gordon couldn't even dribble pass just one player and he was signed 75 million to anchor the left wing. just look at PSG threat was coming from both wings, no breathing space for Barca defense
weeabkmnru
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Master flick, ur big games changes are poor U have been keeping doing that, what was that pedri for ?
cetdklmory
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Better & very much less arrogant than Barcelona !
yizacpstuz
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Barca still going to thrash Real Madrid like the little spoilt kids they are… Rubbishhh
cohcinpy
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EL CLASICO OUR
Zozbcdipr
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It's good to admit the truth so you learn, otherwise you will repeat the same mistakes again. just imagine benching Rodri when you know how demanding is the game,that is first of all a mistake already because Rodri is a superstar who controls the game but if he comes in late when even others a tired,it won't help
vesbckryz
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Since you can boldly say PSG is better than us then you should also admit that your team is a local champion because they can beat any European top team. You only managed to beat your formal club under the new transition of a new coach with tired injury legs of Sane and Genabry, This time around you will be humiliated by Bayern that possessed the likes of Diaz and Olisa. Except Bayern your formal club you have lost to the top European clubs, Inter, Chelsea and PSG twice with your shambolic highline tactics. I even forgot you also lost to Dortmund. Last season ATM proved to us that we are just local champion. Your tactics is just good against weaker teams and you are very lucky that Madrid is struggling to blend Mbappe and Vini together otherwise you would have been kicked out of Barca. Maybe both Inter, Chelsea are also better than us because we couldn't beat them as well.
bin77
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Message 😭🤣🤣 Barcelona won a few matches against small clubs and suddenly started dreaming about the Ballon d’Or! 😂😂 They were walking around like nobody could touch them! 🤡🏆 Then PSG came along and reminded the world that Barcelona are NOT the unstoppable team they pretend to be! 😀🤣💀 All that noise, all that confidence… for what? 😭😂 NOW THE REAL TEST IS COMING! 🤍👑 EL CLÁSICO ON SUNDAY! Mbappé will bring the fire 🔥, Bellingham will bring the madness 💀, Arda Güler will create problems, Endrick will hunt for goals, and Yan Diomande will add to the danger! 😭🤣 Barcelona fans, hide those Ballon d’Or speeches and prepare your excuses! 😂😭 If Real Madrid deliver, social media will need an emergency service for Culers! 🚑🤣🤣 MADRID IS ROYALTY! BARCELONA IS JUST MAKING NOISE! HALA MADRID! 🤍👑🔥..
laedikosty
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They are far better indeed