Defending champions Barcelona defeated Athletic Bilbao 1-0 in a key match of the 27th round of the 2025/26 La Liga season, thanks to a second-half goal from Yamal. Flick expressed his delight at seeing the team keep a clean sheet in a difficult match and his pride in the players' performance.

In the 68th minute of the second half, Pedri broke through the defense and passed the ball diagonally. Yamal controlled the ball and then chipped it into the net, giving Barcelona a 1-0 lead.

Ultimately, Barcelona defeated Athletic Bilbao 1-0 away from home. With their third consecutive win, Barcelona sits atop the league table with 67 points, four points ahead of title rivals Real Madrid.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said, "Playing here is not easy, and I think after the last game, we have to manage the players' playing time more effectively. I value this victory very much, especially since we kept a clean sheet. When we play in our own style, we can sometimes fit into the game very well. But it depends on the whole team, because we defend as a unit. Keeping a clean sheet brings confidence and also helps our football philosophy."

“I’m always proud of my players. This team has a special atmosphere that I value highly. I appreciate their unity and performance; everything is fantastic. I saw a great attitude after the match against Atletico Madrid, which is exactly what I wanted to see. Winning against such a great team and passionate fans in this stadium isn’t easy, but we still managed to keep a clean sheet.”

Flick also said, "Pedri makes everyone around him better. He changed the game and connected the team's attack very well, and Olmo played even better in the second half. But most importantly, everyone fought together."

"Yamael didn't play at his best, but when he had space, his goals were game-winning. He works very hard in training to improve himself, and he can solve problems for the team in crucial moments."

Furthermore, when mentioning Ferran Torres, Flick stated, "A striker's ability is always judged by his goals. He currently lacks confidence, but we are working to address this issue."

"The most important thing is that the player has to try everything, and his game rhythm is very good and he is very fast, but he is just a bit unlucky and lacks confidence, so we must help him."

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