‘A crazy game’ – Hansi Flick reacts to Barcelona’s 7-2 Champions League win over Newcastle
The boss was happy after seeing his team score seven at Camp Nou.
Barcelona's German coach Hans-Dieter Flick (C) and playes celebrate after the UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match between FC Barcelona and Newcastle United at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, on March 18, 2026. Barcelona won 7-2. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images 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.