Hansi Flick recalls worst loss as Barcelona boss after shameful defeat vs Atletico Madrid

Barcelona head coach said that the 4-0 Copa del Rey semi-final first-leg defeat against Atletico Madrid on Thursday, February 12, was not his worst as the Blaugrana boss.

Hansi Flick recalls worst loss as Barcelona manager

An Eric Garcia own goal in the seventh minute opened the floodgates for Atletico Madrid. Former Barca forward Antoine Griezmann doubled their lead seven minutes later, followed by further strikes from Ademola Lookman and Julian Alvarez, all before the break.

Although the Rojiblancos did not score in the second half, Barca didn't either, which means Flick's side have to overcome a big challenge in the second leg. However, the German tactician claims that this loss was not his biggest defeat at the club's helm, noting the 7-6 aggregate loss to Inter Milan in last season's UEFA Champions League semifinal instead.

"No. Worst night was against Inter. Today, we still have options to come back. It is difficult, but we will try."

Hansi Flick hopes for a comeback

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has not given up hope on making a comeback against Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final, after facing a massive 4-0 loss in the first leg.

Barca can draw some confidence from their four-goal comeback in another tournament - the UEFA Champions League. Almost 10 years ago, Barca recovered from a 4-0 first leg loss at Paris Saint Germain to win the return 6-1 on aggregate to register the competition's first comeback from four goals down.

"We didn't play well as a team in the first half. We didn't press as we wanted, and I would have liked to have seen the hunger that Atletico showed. In the second half we were better.

"I am proud of my team. It's clear I am not happy with the first 45 minutes, but I am proud of the season we are putting in. We will pick ourselves up and come back. We have a chance of turning it around. We can win each half 2-0."

The second leg against Atletico Madrid will take place on March 3 at the Camp Nou as Barcelona attempt an impossible comeback from four goals down.