"I didn't like it" - Hansi Flick fumes despite Barcelona winning big

Barcelona defeated Mallorca 3-0 in their opening La Liga match of the 2025-2026 season, as they begin their title defence.

Raphinha (7'), Ferran Torres (23'), and Lamine Yamal (90+4') scored the goals in a match where the victor was never in doubt, especially after the hosts had two players sent off: Morlanes (33') and Muriqi (39').

Despite the win, coach Hansi Flick expressed his dissatisfaction with Barca's performance, particularly their attitude after going 2-0 up.

"I didn't like the game. These are three important points, but I didn't like it. After 2-0 and two red cards for the opposition, I think the team played at only 50 percent capacity, and I didn't like that. We can do better," the German manager commented, as reported by GSP.

He elaborated: "I don't like them letting their guard down. We should have controlled the ball and the game. We should have scored more. Playing at 50 or 60 percent against nine men isn't acceptable. We need to play faster. We need to improve our behavior in certain situations."

Regarding referee Munuera Montero's decision not to stop play before Barcelona's second goal, when Mallorca's Antonio Raillo suffered a head injury, Flick said he always reminds his players "that they must play until the referee stops the match. It's the referee's decision, and we have to accept it."

"If I were on the other side, I wouldn't be happy. But I tell them we have to stop when the referee stops. They need to stay focused and continue until the end."

The German also spoke about the official debut of Marcus Rashford, who came on in the 69th minute for Ferran Torres. "It wasn't a good period for Rashford because there wasn't space, and it coincided with the period where his teammates were playing at only 50 percent capacity," Flick commented.

On Lamine Yamal: "He's maintaining the high level from last season. He's special, and everyone admires him. What I see is that he's very motivated. He's always willing to exceed expectations."