Barcelona boss Hansi Flick says his team’s 7-2 win over Newcastle in the Champions League was a “crazy game” as the Catalans cruised into the quarter-finals.
A thrilling first half saw Barcelona twice go ahead only to be pegged back by Newcastle. However, a penalty right on half-time gave Barca the lead going into half-time.
Barcelona then ran away with it in the second half, leaving Flick a very happy man.
“It was a crazy game. I think we weren’t sharp in the first half, but we were much better in the second.
We were able to control the ball. The third goal gave us the chance to get back into the game.”
“In the first half we played too many direct balls in attack. We lost possession too often. This opponent has a lot of speed and is very good in transition. We talked about controlling them more in the second half and playing better in that low block.”
Barcelona now look set to face Atletico in the quarter-finals, with Diego Simeone’s side holding a 5-2 lead over Tottenham going into the second leg of their tie.
