Barcelona coach Hansi Flick expressed his disappointment after his team was eliminated in extra time 4-3 against Inter Milan, missing out on the Champions League final. Despite the result, Flick praised his players' efforts and stated they would try again next year.
"I am disappointed with the result, but I am proud of the team's performance. We managed to come back, but that's the way it is. We are out, but next year we will try again to make the fans and the club happy," said the Barcelona strategist.
Flick also expressed his frustration regarding the referee's decisions in the match: "We felt the result was unfair due to some refereeing performances. Every player, when they get home, can look in the mirror and be proud of themselves." Despite this, the coach accepted the situation and expressed his confidence in the team for the future.
The German coach praised Inter Milan's performance, acknowledging that they are a great team that defended very well during the match. Flick emphasized the importance of learning from this experience and keeping their heads high to continue progressing.
"I am proud of my team; we gave our all on the field. We play to win, we want titles, and the league is an important goal for us," added Flick. Despite the defeat, Barcelona's coach remained optimistic about the future and assured that the team would come back stronger next season.
