‘We Created Chances, But Weren’t On Target’: Hansi Flick Laments Squandered Chances After Getafe Hold Barcelona – News18

Last Updated:January 19, 2025, 13:33 IST

Barcelona’s profligacy came back to haunt them as Jules Kounde’s ninth-minute opener was cancelled out by Mauro Arambarri’s strike for Getafe in the 34th minute of the game. The hosts went on to hold the visitors to share the spoils.

Spanish heavyweights Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw at Getafe on Sunday as the Catalan giants dropped two crucial points in the La Liga fixture further extending their winless streak to four games in the Spanish domestic top flight competition.

Barcelona’s profligacy came back to haunt them as Jules Kounde’s ninth-minute opener was cancelled out by Mauro Arambarri’s strike for Getafe in the 34th minute of the game. The hosts went on to hold the visitors to share the spoils.

Barcelona gaffer Hansi Flick was visibly frustrated following the result that leaves the Blaugrana five points adrift of the top-placed Atletico Madrid.

“We wanted to win and we had chances to win,” he began.

“I’m very disappointed that we could not score more goals,” Flick said at the presser.

“You can see what it’s like to play here in Getafe. They defend well. We created chances, but we weren’t on target. We have to keep going,” the German added.

“I repeat that we had chances, especially in the first half. After that, I think we lacked a bit more passing accuracy,” the 59-year-old explained.

Flick also elaborated on the atmosphere at the Estadio Coliseum which was filled with character and emotions.

“There was a lot of emotion in this stadium, in all the actions, in the contacts,” the Barcelona boss said.

“I have never experienced anything like this before. It’s something new for me and I have to get used to it.”

“If only we were able to score another goal, but there is nothing I can do now and have to accept the result,” Flick said.

Flick, however, reiterated that there is still quite some ways to go before the end of the season and that his side need to keep grinding if they are to keep their hopes of lifting the La Liga title alive moving forward.

“But that is still a long way to go and we will fight until the end trying to win LaLiga. We missed two points but earned one so we have to look ahead and try to improve moving forward.”

Barcelona have 39 points to their name this season from 20 outings, four behind arch-rivals Real Madrid, who will take on Las Palmas on Sunday.