Flick on Lewandowski's Farewell, Season's End, and Barcelona's Future

Hansi Flick commented on Barcelona's 3-1 defeat to Valencia in the final matchday of the Spanish La Liga. The champions initially took the lead through a Robert Lewandowski goal, in what was his last appearance in a Catalan shirt, but subsequently conceded a comeback. Naturally, the head coach was displeased with the outcome of the clash. Furthermore, the German tactician highlighted the upcoming World Cup as a factor influencing the players' mentality during the latter stages of the campaign.

“We made some childish mistakes after going 1-0 up, and they capitalized on them to score the goals that secured their victory. This loss has no bearing on the season we had, which culminated in the title. We accept the result because Valencia's win was more than deserved. When you lose a match, you're disappointed; that's all I can say. But I am satisfied with the season.

Seeing the 1-0 goal, I thought that throughout his career, Lewandowski has always been in the right place at the right time. He deserved to play this match and receive such a farewell from the fans.

You have to understand that the World Cup is approaching, and it's a dream for every footballer. It's logical for players to be a bit more focused on this very important goal. Now I need to analyze what needs to be improved for the future. Today, some things weren't quite right, but the season was good – we are champions, and now we're heading for a break and preparation for another season,” Flick stated.