Barcelona’s 1-0 win over Leganes may have been decided by a single goal, but for head coach Hansi Flick, the match-winning moment came not at the other end of the pitch—but deep in defence.

Speaking after the narrow victory, Flick gave credit where it was truly due. “For me, the best moment against Leganes wasn’t the goal, but Iñigo [Martinez]’s last-minute tackle. It was incredible,” he said. And anyone who watched that game would agree. With the match on a knife’s edge, and the home crowd holding their breath, Martinez timed his intervention to perfection, stopping what looked to be a certain equaliser. It was a moment of pure defensive brilliance that sealed the three points.

Flick has always placed a strong emphasis on balance between attack and defense, and once again he reiterated how crucial the backline’s discipline has been to Barca’s recent run of clean sheets. “Defending is part of football. Another clean sheet helps us a lot. Everyone does their job well, it’s perfect,” the German coach explained.

While many fans and pundits continue to watch Real Madrid’s every move, Flick made it clear that he’s keeping his squad grounded and focused solely on their own journey. “I don’t care about Madrid. We only focus on ourselves, on recovery. I always tell my players that. My most used word: recovery,” he added.

That mindset has clearly seeped into the team’s performances. With Iñigo Martinez emerging as a defensive leader and the squad buying into Flick’s philosophy, Barcelona are showing signs of a team not just chasing titles, but building something stronger.

Sometimes, the most beautiful moments in football aren’t goals—they’re tackles. Just ask Hansi Flick.