Hansi Flick took the positives from Barcelona’s 1-1 draw with Real Betis on Saturday regardless of his aspect failing to take full benefit of Actual Madrid’s slip-up within the LaLiga title race.
Barca had the prospect to go six factors clear on the high after Madrid have been shocked in a 2-1 house defeat to Valencia.
However Flick’s males needed to accept a share of the spoils on the Olympic Stadium, Gavi’s seventh-minute opener cancelled out 10 minutes later by Natan.
It means Barca have a four-point lead on the summit and have the benefit of getting thrashed Madrid 4-0 within the first Clasico of the season again in October.
And Flick was eager to concentrate on Barca’s dominant efficiency, relatively than them lacking out on placing the title race virtually past doubt.
“We tried all the pieces to win, however we couldn’t do it,” Flick stated. “We have been unfortunate in entrance of purpose, however… we performed recreation.
“On days like as we speak, once you don’t handle to attain, it’s important to settle for it and see it from a constructive perspective. I’m left with the truth that we tried all the pieces and dominated the sport.
“We could be happy with what the gamers have finished these previous couple of video games. We’re within the [Copa del Rey] remaining and, regardless of a draw, we have now prolonged our lead on high. I’m joyful, it’s a unbelievable state of affairs.”
Not each member of the Barca camp shared Flick’s outlook after the sport, nevertheless, with Raphinha seen shouting at an assistant referee following the full-time whistle.
Flick unsuccessfully tried to calm Raphinha down and was shoved apart by the Brazil winger, who then did much like Marc-Andre ter Stegen as he walked down the tunnel.
Requested in regards to the incident with Raphinha, Flick was a bit diplomatic with the reality.
“He was indignant with me, not with the referee, he was yelling at me,” Flick stated.
Barca host Borussia Dortmund within the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday earlier than visiting Leganes in LaLiga on Saturday.
