Hansi Flick explains why Barcelona star celebrated with him after his goal against Girona | OneFootball

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It has always been true that FC Barcelona has always focused on being a club that pays special attention to connections. Until and unless the players and staff feel connected within the club, there is no chance for success. Fortunately, however, it would appear that Hansi Flick has kept that going at Barcelona.

So far, the German tactician has helped his team maintain a perfect record in La Liga. With five wins out of five games now, and players constantly smiling and in a joyous mood while playing for the team, it is clear to see the kind of environment that Flick has created.

Even during their recent win over Girona, the Barcelona players were constantly in a positive mood throughout the game. However, when it came to Pedri’s goal, the celebration with Hansi Flick felt a lot more special and personal as the player ran over to his coach and embraced him.

Following the game, as highlighted by Mundo Deportivo, Hansi Flick even revealed the real reason why Pedri came running to him and why the both of them celebrated the way they did with so much excitement together:

“Pedri came to hug me after scoring his goal because, before the match, I told him he was going to score today.“

A wholesome moment for both the player and coach, and it will surely be a memorable one for Barcelona fans as well. Always seen as a rather strict and stoic figure, seeing this side of Hansi Flick has proven to be a great change of pace for Barça as well judging by the results that the team has produced.

So far, this perfect balance of strictness and playfulness is working brilliantly for the Catalan club. Pedri’s case is just one example, as the German coach has been more than thrilled on several occasions whenever Barcelona has scored, particularly when it comes to Lamine Yamal’s goals as people on social media have seemed to notice as the season continues to go on.