Hansi Flick reveals what he told Raphinha before Barcelona’s comeback against Celta Vigo

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Barcelona pulled off an extraordinary comeback to beat Celta Vigo 4-3.

Barcelona who took the lead through Ferran Torres in the 12th minute were pegged back three minutes later.

Barcelona would go on to become 3-1 down after the restart, but managed to pull a spirited comeback to win the game 4-3.

Raphinha got a brace and an assist, but struggled at the start of the game.

Hansi Flick has revealed the message he sent to Raphinha before his resurgence: “Today, Raphinha was very important. In the first half, he struggled a bit, and at halftime, I told him to stay positive. The comeback was incredible.”

Reflecting on the team’s ability to mount comebacks, Flick praised the win as one of the great ones: “Today’s comeback is definitely one of the great ones. It was crucial because we’re at the end of the season, with one match less and three points more. This is what really makes me feel good,” he stated.

Flick also highlighted the team’s shift in mentality since November, when they were struggling with negative energy. “It’s fantastic to see the team never give up. Back in November, we were facing negative energy, but now it’s different—we’re filled with positive energy. A mistake, a goal—then Pedri grabs the ball and says, ‘Let’s go.’ That’s important. We’ve shown that we’ll fight until the end of the season and the final whistle, no matter how long it takes. I love this mentality. We may not have been perfect in many situations, but in the end, we did well and took the three points,” he said.