Barcelona head coach, Hansi Flick, has turned his attention to the La Liga title race after his side were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League by Atletico Madrid.
Speaking to BBC Sport, Flick said he remains proud of his players’ performance, especially their attacking intent and fighting spirit despite the painful exit from Europe’s elite competition.
He admitted Barcelona created enough chances in the first half but failed to convert them, while also reflecting on the decisive moment that saw them concede.
“We played a fantastic first half. We had to score more goals. It was really possible. At the end we conceded the goal. In the end, it’s football. But the attitude, I am really proud of that,” he said.
Looking ahead, the German tactician stressed that the immediate objective is now domestic success in La Liga.
“The next step is to win La Liga. We have to show the attitude, the mentality. We are all disappointed. For everyone, it’s a big dream to win the Champions League. Of course we have to learn but we also have a young team. We have to improve and we will improve next season.
“Today, it’s also good to speak about how the players are doing. Every day we have to learn more, we have to be better and this is what we want to do.
“I know it’s very disappointing for everyone but it’s football, it’s life and we have to come back.
“For me, I don’t care about when we win La Liga. I want to win La Liga. It doesn’t matter what day we win La Liga. Now we can focus on La Liga. It’s tough because everyone believed that we could make it happen today but we have to accept it and we will come back.”
