After Barcelona's 4-1 away victory over Galatasaray in the Champions League, head coach Flick attended a press conference where he praised his team's performance.

Galatasaray caused you plenty of problems in the first half. What adjustments did you make at halftime to produce such a different performance in the second half?

I told the team that I also appreciated their performance in the first half. Galatasaray had two or three chances in the first half, all stemming from our mistakes because our decision-making in the final third wasn't optimal, and that's something we need to improve. But I thought we played well and equalized in the first half, which was very important in this stadium and atmosphere. In the second half, we dominated the game, and I was very pleased that Lamine Yamal played brilliantly; that was crucial for us.

Lamine Yamal played very well in the second half. Did you say something to him at halftime? Did you plan to substitute him after going 4-1 up?

No, there was no intention to substitute him because we have other players who need load management. Lamine is fine; he's in excellent physical condition and enjoying playing, which was clear, especially in the second half. It's great to have such a talented player; he changed the course of the match.

I spoke with the team at halftime, but what happens in the dressing room stays in the dressing room (laughs).

What are you most proud of from this match?

In the first half, we fell behind 0-1, and then we equalized, which I think was the key to the first half. In the second half, we played better, and I told the players that I appreciated our first-half performance and that we needed to maintain it—control the game, pass the ball, and move the opposition around. We did these things better in the second half. In any case, this is our strength, and we must show it in every match. The team is in good shape, and the players have great confidence in our style of play.

Although the season is still long, is Barcelona in this form unstoppable?

Everything changes quickly in football. I've said that we're proud of our current situation, we're happy, confident, and very convinced of our style, but we have bigger ambitions; we want to win titles. Right now, we haven't won anything, and I hope that by the end of May or June next year, we can win the championship. We work toward this every day.

At the start of the season, you said you expected the team to reach its best performance after the break. Although you always emphasize the high quality of the team's training, are you sometimes surprised by the team's performance?

No. The quality of training is the key, and I believe it reflects the team's level. I'm not surprised at all; I have 100% confidence in my team's abilities. Of course, I'm very pleased to see our control of the game and to see every player involved, wanting the ball. The opposition's quality is clear—this is the Champions League—and we're delivering our best performance.

Today, Yamal provided two assists, and it's difficult for people outside the pitch to see these passing lanes, but he sees them. As a coach, what surprises you most about him?

Sometimes I don't even see those passing lanes during the match (laughs). The chances he creates in training are sometimes just like today—truly remarkable. I'm happy to have a player like him in my squad, but I have many high-level players, and currently, the player in each position is playing well. I know everyone is focusing on Lamine, which is normal because he's an exceptional player, but for me, the most important thing is our collective success. In the second half, he dominated the game, and his final passes were brilliant.

How important is it for you that Jesus and Adeyemi came off the bench and played crucial roles?

I said at the start of the season that they could perform very well, so having options like that is very beneficial for the team. Karim (Adeyemi) is quick, can control the ball, and can score, and I was very happy he scored today.

I believe Gabriel (Jesus) is a top-level player, and I think he can do even better than he is doing now, but I'm very satisfied with him. However, I'm confident he still has potential, and he will prove it soon.

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