12 September 2026

Hansi Flick spoke in the press conference before Levante vs Barcelona, which is scheduled to be played this Sunday.

Here is what the Barcelona manager said.

"We’re very happy to be playing at this level, but we know we have to prove it in every match. We know our quality, but we have to maintain the mentality, focus, intensity..."

"Our goal, and what we want, is to get better every day, and for everyone to remain hungry to improve."

"For me, this is the way we want to play. We know everything can change quickly. We are one hundred per cent committed and we want to continue like this."

"It’s part of the game. The players have to accept it. In every position we have two or three players who can play, and that has to be accepted. The other day against Feyenoord I was very satisfied. We’re in a good moment and we have to keep it that way."

"We’re focused on what is in our hands. I’m also impressed by Cesc’s Como. I watched the match against Leipzig and they did very well. We’re only thinking about the next match. It’s important to have this mentality of taking it game by game. We’re on a good path, but it’s a long road until the end of the season."

"We have three different profiles. Adeyemi, Dani Olmo, Fermín or Gordon can also play there. There are many options. Raphinha is playing fantastically, on another level. It’s incredible. He’s one of the best in the world."

"It’s your job to know what you want to ask me, not mine (laughs). It will be a good match to compete against a good team."

"He’s a player who performed in preseason, he competes with the rest of the players in that position. He’s a different profile in this team. He’s a great asset for the club’s future and we wanted him in the team."

"Yes. It’s better than last season. We always talk about the attack, but defence is important too. When I look at the back line with Rodri or Bernal, or in midfield. After the World Cup, Cubarsí has been fantastic. He’s confident, focused. He has improved physically. He’s very important in this position. On the ball he is playing very well. Our number 1 (Joan García) is also doing a great job."

"It’s a new philosophy. We take into account the movements the players make on the pitch. New coaches have arrived, but the quality in the team and the work are good. The energy is very positive. All the players can feel it. We’re at a high level."

"I’m only the coach. The footballers are the ones who play. So far everything is going well, I’m happy. I’m not the most important piece at the club, the players are. Because of their mentality and attitude."

"Nothing has changed. This year they want to win the Champions League. That is our objective. But LaLiga is also important. Winning it three times in a row would be incredible. For me, it’s more about how we train every day, what we show, and staying in good shape. How I recover, how the body recovers, how I eat, how I sleep. This is important when playing every three days. Taking care of the body and the mind. They have to think that it is good for them. We have many experts paying attention to support them so they are in the best shape for the next match. The days between games are very important. You can see the new gym, which will be finished soon, and we will have more space to do better things for recovery. Step by step, this is not only about what the players have to do. We have to do things for them."