Photo by Hansi Flick’s Dream Debut: Barcelona Wins 2-1 Against Valencia
In a thrilling opening match of the new season, FC Barcelona secured a 2-1 victory against Valencia under the guidance of their new coach, Hansi Flick. The German tactician made a successful debut with his team, thanks to the outstanding performance of Robert Lewandowski, who scored both goals for the Catalan side.
Barcelona’s new coach Hansi Flick celebrates his first win
Lewandowski’s first goal came in the 45th minute, just before halftime, while his second was scored through a penalty in the 49th minute. Valencia’s Hugo Duro had given the home team the lead in the 44th minute, but Lewandowski’s double ensured that Barcelona left with all three points.
“I’m very happy with the way the team performed today,” said Flick in a post-match interview. “We had a lot of possession and created many chances. Of course, there’s still room for improvement, but I’m proud of the players.”,
The win marks a great start to Flick’s tenure at Barcelona, who are looking to reclaim their dominance in Spanish football. With Lewandowski on fire, the team looks set to challenge for the title this season.
 The electric atmosphere at the stadium
Ilkay Gündoğan, the German national team captain, missed the match due to a head injury sustained in a friendly game last Monday. Dani Olmo, who recently joined Barcelona from Leipzig, also didn’t feature in the match as he still needs to catch up on training.
Marc-André ter Stegen, the German goalkeeper, started the match for Barcelona and played a crucial role in securing the win.
The victory comes as a relief for Flick, who had faced criticism after Barcelona’s 0-3 loss to Monaco in a pre-season friendly last week. The team will look to build on this momentum as they face their next challenge in the league.
 The Barcelona players celebrate their win
