Hansi Flick admitted that Barcelona were not at Paris Saint-Germain's level in their 2-1 Champions League loss on Wednesday.
Barcelona took the lead in the 19th minute through Ferran Torres, but they were pegged back before the break by Senny Mayulu, before Goncalo Ramos netted a late winner for the reigning champions.
It was just the second 90th-minute winning goal against Barcelona in Champions League history, and the first ever scored away from home against the Blaugrana in any major European competition.
Barca have only lost three of their last 52 Champions League matches when scoring the opening goal – all three have been at home to PSG (previously 1-4 in February 2021 and 1-4 in April 2024).
Flick’s side dominated in the first half, and he acknowledged that a quieter second half had ultimately cost them.
"We started very well, but after 30 minutes they controlled the game better, and we dissolved," Flick said. "In the second half, they were better, and we weren't at our best.
"We can't say we're at their [PSG's] level. But I believe in my team, and we didn't see our best. We lost, but we want to get back to our best, and that's why we have to train and improve. We'll see what we did wrong.
"We didn't have our structure in the second half. We have to train and improve. The game helps us a lot. I'm sure we can play like PSG, but we have to hold on.
"The whole team has to attack; everyone has to defend. At PSG, everyone knows how to exploit space, how to play two-on-one."
One positive for Barcelona was that Torres' goal means they have now scored in 45 consecutive matches in all competitions, a run stretching back to December 2024. It is their longest scoring run in their entire history.
Marcus Rashford has played his role in that run recently – he has been involved in seven goals in his last seven games for club and country (three goals, four assists), assisting in each of his last three outings for Barcelona.
But Flick did not want to focus on the record as it could not be celebrated with a victory.
"I don't want to think about the record," Flick said. "We lost, and I don't like losing. We could have scored more. We have to accept defeat.
"If you're tired, what happened in the second half happens. Their philosophy is fantastic; their young players are also very good.
"They came in with fresh legs and raised their level, not lowered it. We'll talk on Friday to see what we need to improve."
lbcrna
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playing against who man u?
the same united team that finished bottom half of the EPL table were unbeaten in Europe unlucky for them they were beaten in the final by Tottenham
yuwabclnps
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REAL MADRID
vuaabdipu
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Every Barcelona mistake made on the pitch, you see four PSG players already in a scoring chance it's like Barcelona's defense is very weak Hats off to PSG and Luis Enrique especially I won't judge on Barcelona and Flick until they return to the Nou Camp and get the chance to spend an amount of money like RMD and Atletico Madrid do
Yewcemouy
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fcb
kandmopty
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Thanks for the best manager of Barcelona For next season no need for striker Barcelona bring top defense sell Araujo / Martinez / Cherstensen It’s better that Barcelona talk with these free agent first
siwdeilost
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Barca need to sign right back and left foot defender and Stricker
no
Iamgtgram
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Olmo was at fault yesterday quite alright but The coach too was at fault. In a game like that u can’t substitute Pedri and Rashford who are creating the most impact.. like of all games how can u substitute Pedri and put Casado again. At the start of the second half flick was suppose to put in aroujo and balde and remove Martinez because he isn’t really involved in attack and taking off Olmo.. then later Ferran n bring in Lewandowski early. Flick made terrible mistakes in substitution. I don’t even understand how he didn’t put Ronald in such a match when he has the physicality..
It's not right *
Iamgtgram
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Olmo was at fault yesterday quite alright but The coach too was at fault. In a game like that u can’t substitute Pedri and Rashford who are creating the most impact.. like of all games how can u substitute Pedri and put Casado again. At the start of the second half flick was suppose to put in aroujo and balde and remove Martinez because he isn’t really involved in attack and taking off Olmo.. then later Ferran n bring in Lewandowski early. Flick made terrible mistakes in substitution. I don’t even understand how he didn’t put Ronald in such a match when he has the physicality..
Flick was the problem. Not making the right sub... We Barca fans are too blind that flcik has been overwhelmed by last season and now playing who ever he wants to play and wherever wing he wants to play them... He's getting too comfortable and it's it right... The starting line up and subs has been confusing this season so far and he has to stop.
sunglex
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Barca need to sign right back and left foot defender and Stricker
Puzdemprs
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agreed 💯💯💯 Mr hansik flick you are perfectly said
Cuddilnrt
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Olmo was at fault yesterday quite alright but The coach too was at fault. In a game like that u can’t substitute Pedri and Rashford who are creating the most impact.. like of all games how can u substitute Pedri and put Casado again. At the start of the second half flick was suppose to put in aroujo and balde and remove Martinez because he isn’t really involved in attack and taking off Olmo.. then later Ferran n bring in Lewandowski early. Flick made terrible mistakes in substitution. I don’t even understand how he didn’t put Ronald in such a match when he has the physicality..
Oladimeji6
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flick next time know how to do your substitution right, why Rashford who was far better than ferran yesterday collectively and individually
Rashford was been dispossed always
Oladimeji6
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coach make a mistake yesterday for changing pedri and Rashford
and Barcelona dont have a sub in midfield. gavi, fermin both absent
Oladimeji6
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coach make a mistake yesterday for changing pedri and Rashford
pedri is tired
AderioyeAbdfatai
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As a Barcelona fan can you appreciate any MADRID stuff..
yes I do
Mor2025
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vioacnors
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Barca defenders don’t know how to communicate. Several times 3, 4 to 5 Barca defenders were seen surrounding a PSG Attacker and doing nothing on him. The defenders also lack good arrangement tactics leaving PSG Attackers to roam about on the ground.
cisadlrtu
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on why substitute Rashford when Yamal was underperforming and not defending
sunglex
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olmo should be bench he is not on from
sunglex
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coach make a mistake yesterday for changing pedri and Rashford
Heoacelmst
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we supposed to win that game early in first half, but ferran is not a finisher,, ferran must not be in the first 11
man u are too much😄
Yuudeiluyz
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Empty thieves
WESTAFRICAN22
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don't forget that arrogant boy, he was waste being in the game as mendes made him useless
who's arrogant than ur vini ?? YAMAL has good game just in UCL if you don't take ur chance's you will be out that's the truth..the first half chances should be scored ....Why you all YAMAL while u have arrogant vini in ur team??
lbcrna
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even Man united dare to troll!!!! the end of the world is near!!!!
PSG beat Barcelona without Ousemane Dembele, Desire Doue Khivicha kvaratskhelia Joao Nerves Maquinhos -United is big -united is not just a football club it's a global brand. Have you ever asked yourself how did united managed to generate a record revenue despite there struggle on and off pitch
caoalmpst
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I’m still wondering how Barcelona Didn’t get a penalty on the foul on Eric Garcia and how Mendez didn’t get a second yellow for the foul on Yamal just outside the box!! Poor decision from the referee
and how de jong didn't get red card too myopic supporter
caoalmpst
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THE PROBLEM OF YESTERDAY WAS OLMO AND TERRAN NOTHING ELSE THEY'RE SO SELFISH.WHY THEY CAN'T PASS TO RASHFORD WHEN HE IS OPEN..YOU CAN'T WASTE WHAT THEY WASTED ON FIRST HALF AGAINST A BIG TEAM ...
don't forget that arrogant boy, he was waste being in the game as mendes made him useless
indiaman
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What do u mean by what I shame for not beating Madrid, are u comparing PSG to Athletico Madrid who beat u guys 5-2? Or didn't PSG beat Madrid 4-0 in club world cup? U should also know that Barca important midfielders are on injury list which affected the team seriously. Dembele and few other players didn't play too but not as important as Barca midfielders that are key. The likes of Gavi, Fermin, Raphinha and our best goalkeeper all not available with injuries.
keep quiet, you dogalonar fans, did you actually think that you can defeat this PSG team when you can't even withstand inter? do you think you are better than Chelsea?
Victorbneymar
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who ask you to substitute Pedri in that game?
untill he pass out? he was already seeing stars due to over pressure from PSG
naycdiprs
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fans*
naycdiprs
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And Barca an were bragging that they would have beaten PSG in last Final had they made it through. But they couldn't beat weakest PSG front line. Shame
Ebukasamuel
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How about De jong back tackle on Mendez. That should have been a straight Red Card. Even your Coach acknowledge that Barcelona are not at PSG level at the moment. Just accept defeat and move on. Football is win and lose.
Just as simple as that bro 😎. Barca noise makers. Yamal this,yamal that
ciyabemuz
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flick next time know how to do your substitution right, why Rashford who was far better than ferran yesterday collectively and individually
Sebcemnpu
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you guys should be happy franke Dejong was not sent off earlier for that tackle on N.Mended..tho in the end he should have had his second carrd and PSG had five players out injured as compared to your two.....🙄🙄🙄
besbklrz
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only dani olmo sink Barca should have been 3:0 first half. fermin is far better than him
ciyabemuz
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the problem is olmo shut ball when he has to pass the likes of ferran been too selfish both of them
zeuabdeklr
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Barcelona were talking when Madrid loss,now put at their level by PSG in their own home.what a shameful night
4---1 2 __1
jonatzDjango
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PSG were superior, tactically Enrique got everything right. Barcelona couldn't keep up in certain moments of the game.
Voablmnpsz
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Many people don't read games. Subbing Pedri was the mistake the coach made. Barcelona started controlling the game at the beginning of the second half. All he needed to do was make changes in defence and also sub olmo for Lewy so that we can have more force in attack, and then play Ferran as supporting striker. This will be a lesson to our coach. Thank God it happened early.
josekorty
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hats off to psg, but we'll meet a again. psg had ousmane, doue and kvara injured. we also had raphi, Garcia, Gavi an a doubtful balde on our injury list. next game will be legendary 🙌. let's focus on dismantling rma
funny and dey play Flick is telling the truth barce is not level to PSG ur team is average to face PSG and they won't meet again till final and they will beat ur again stop lying to yourself go sleep 😴😂😆
Huadektz
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hats off to psg, but we'll meet a again. psg had ousmane, doue and kvara injured. we also had raphi, Garcia, Gavi an a doubtful balde on our injury list. next game will be legendary 🙌. let's focus on dismantling rma
thats where you get it wrong
hoheprty
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hats off to psg, but we'll meet a again. psg had ousmane, doue and kvara injured. we also had raphi, Garcia, Gavi an a doubtful balde on our injury list. next game will be legendary 🙌. let's focus on dismantling rma
Wuykmnpruz
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who ask you to substitute Pedri in that game?
TKAY543
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What do u mean by what I shame for not beating Madrid, are u comparing PSG to Athletico Madrid who beat u guys 5-2? Or didn't PSG beat Madrid 4-0 in club world cup? U should also know that Barca important midfielders are on injury list which affected the team seriously. Dembele and few other players didn't play too but not as important as Barca midfielders that are key. The likes of Gavi, Fermin, Raphinha and our best goalkeeper all not available with injuries.
I’m a Barcelona fan but our energy level compared to PSG is not not not
kelvin77_
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Hansi affect the team by poor Sub
sure bro
GaddafiJamal
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Dey play
Even You Think Your Sh*t Club Can Still Withstand Barca 🤡🤣
GaddafiJamal
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football is not like that
I Wonder How Some People Even Think 🤣🤣🤣
GaddafiJamal
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Olmo is wasteful. Lopez should be ahead of him. Olmo deep form is a big concern.
Olmo Is Just Good Against Low Block Teams, PSG Don’t Play Low Block, That’s Why He Struggled
GaddafiJamal
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they beat you 4 zero so calm down 👇
Let Him Have His Fan, He’s Just A Child 🤣
zekkmostu
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I’m still wondering how Barcelona Didn’t get a penalty on the foul on Eric Garcia and how Mendez didn’t get a second yellow for the foul on Yamal just outside the box!! Poor decision from the referee
How about De jong back tackle on Mendez. That should have been a straight Red Card. Even your Coach acknowledge that Barcelona are not at PSG level at the moment. Just accept defeat and move on. Football is win and lose.
WESTAFRICAN22
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And they’ll never be😂😂😂😂
they beat you 4 zero so calm down 👇