Hansi Flick keeps Barcelona’s big-match analysis private after successive defeats

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has refused to discuss the reasons behind his side’s recent losses to Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, saying he may explain them after the team wins again.

The Catalan club were beaten 4-2 by Paris Saint-Germain before losing 2-1 to Real Madrid in their following match. Asked about Barcelona’s difficulties in major games, Flick replied: “Maybe I’ll tell you about it after a victory – otherwise it will sound like an excuse.”

Despite the back-to-back defeats, Barcelona remain top of La Liga with 27 points from 10 matches.