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Koundé Brace Lifts Barcelona to Key Champions League Win as Flick Hails Unity

Flick cites control, mentality, youth contributions as Barcelona chase Champions League progression.

Overview

  • Jules Koundé scored twice from set pieces to secure a 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt after Barcelona trailed early.
  • Hansi Flick called the result “three very important points,” noting his side controlled long stretches and benefitted from second‑half adjustments that added width.
  • Barcelona have conceded first in five straight matches but have rallied to win four of them, which Flick framed as a sign of strong mentality.
  • Lamine Yamal was booked late and substituted in the 89th minute, showed frustration on the sideline, and drew a relaxed response from Flick who said he had no issue with it.
  • Flick reiterated ongoing constraints with injuries and a thin defense, stressed improved cohesion, and emphasized that Europe leaves little margin for error to reach the top eight.