Barcelona coach Hansi Flick emphasized that his team must improve their defending after conceding a last-minute goal in a 2-1 defeat to reigning Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. Goncalo Ramos struck in the 90th minute at the Olympic Stadium to seal the win for the French side in their group stage encounter.Barcelona’s high defensive line was exposed when Achraf Hakimi broke through and delivered a cross for Ramos to score. Flick conceded that PSG were performing at a superior level.
The Catalans were knocked out of last season’s Champions League semi-finals by Inter Milan, exposing their defensive flaws by conceding seven goals. Coach Hansi Flick admitted his team was below their best against PSG, who deserved the win, and stressed the need for better defensive structure. He remained confident in his squad’s potential, saying the match offered valuable lessons, and praised PSG’s philosophy, quality, and speed.