Flick: We don't deserve this result; I want to say "thank you" to Joan

After leading his team to a 2-0 victory in the Catalan derby, securing a winning start to the new year, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick thanked goalkeeper Joan Garcia in an interview for his numerous crucial saves in the match.

Why was our attack so difficult today? What were the considerations behind the substitutions?

Espanyol played a great game, the atmosphere was fantastic, and it was a derby, which I really enjoy. I must honestly admit we didn't deserve this result, but ultimately, the strength we showed after the substitutions was decisive, and I'm very satisfied with that.

First, I want to say "thank you" to Joan García for his incredible performance; he's one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Also, the substitutes were able to get into the game immediately, which shows our ability. However, I can't be too happy with our performance in the first 80 minutes. Espanyol pressed aggressively, were in excellent form, and were very good at headers, which caused us a lot of trouble. But ultimately, we scored two goals and got three points, which shows our determination to win the title, and that's very important for us.