Hansi Flick, coach of FC Barcelona, held a press conference ahead of the Champions League match against Galatasaray. He was asked about the red card controversy involving Vinícius Júnior from last weekend's league match, which could force the Real Madrid winger to miss the upcoming El Clásico.

How do you plan to limit Galatasaray's attacking play? What is the key to this match?

First, we have to prepare for the atmosphere at the stadium because it's one of the best atmospheres in the world. When I heard the fans cheering, I was very impressed. It's incredible. Galatasaray's record at home against strong teams speaks for itself. They perform well against strong teams and have improved significantly this season. They have many excellent players, especially in attack. We need to work together defensively while maintaining our shape, which is crucial. Everyone needs to contribute to the defense. That's what I want to see from my team.

Your opponent said, "We're now facing the best team in the world." What do you think about that? How do you handle this kind of pressure?

I'm not sure if it's pressure. I believe our current success comes from hard work in training. I often say in press conferences that I'm very satisfied with what I see on the training ground, and the atmosphere in the dressing room is exceptional. Of course, every match is different, and every match starts at 0-0. Tomorrow's game won't be easy, and we need to show our strength on the pitch. It's an honor to be recognized, but football changes rapidly. We need to stay focused as always. That's what I demand from the team, especially here in this intense competitive atmosphere. We need to prove we're ready.

Over the past two days, the media has discussed Vinícius's red card and criticism of the Real Madrid referee continues. Do you think this criticism is connected to the upcoming El Clásico? Will you not participate in the post-match press conference?

I hope one day you'll understand this: if we're not playing directly against Real Madrid, I won't answer questions about them. Please note that our opponent is Galatasaray, and we should respect them. They are an excellent team with a beautiful stadium and an exciting atmosphere. I don't want to talk about Real Madrid because we should focus on our match. That's how we work. Sorry.

Since you mentioned Real Madrid, do you want Vinícius to play or not play?

Well, in about two weeks or 10 days, when we hold the press conference before El Clásico, you can ask me again.

Since the start of the season, FC Barcelona has won all 9 matches and is considered favorites to win the title in various competitions. Do you feel more pressure because of this?

No. As I just said, being in this position is an honor. We work hard every day, but there's still a long way to go until the end of the season, and we're very aware of that. We know we need to stay focused, approach every match with the same mentality, show commitment and fighting spirit on the pitch, and have confidence in our possession. That's very important.

Can Gabriel Jesus play tomorrow?

Of course, he's doing well, but whether he'll play tomorrow, we're still not sure (laughs). We'll see. We'll decide tomorrow. But I'm very happy to have him in our team. To be honest, I was quite surprised we could sign him. But he's definitely a top-level player and fits perfectly with us, both in terms of behavior and personality.

Has the team's desire to win the title this season intensified? Is it connected to the Champions League? Have you experienced this kind of fluctuation between two competing teams in other contexts?

The team has a strong desire to win, and I can feel that. Several players on the team have won the World Cup, and when they return, people wonder if they still have the hunger for trophies. The answer is yes. We know nothing is easy, and we have to work hard every day for the club, for the fans, for the team, and for our families. I'm happy we're in good form, but there's still a long way to go.

Galatasaray's rising midfielder Baturay Yalçın said his biggest dream is to play for FC Barcelona one day. Are you familiar with him? Do you think it's possible given his abilities?

I haven't watched many of his matches yet, but he performed well in recent games, and Galatasaray made a good signing with him. When you're young, talented, and have a dream, why shouldn't this be one of them? Everything is possible. It depends on you. Work for it, maintain your commitment, keep the right attitude, and give your best.

About choosing between results and process

For me, the only thing that matters is winning. That's our goal. If we win 1-0, I'll still be happy because Galatasaray loves to attack and has excellent players in attack. So playing against them won't be easy, especially on their home ground. We need to adapt to their style of play. Our plan isn't exactly the same for every match. We have to adjust based on our opponent and the game situation.

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