Flick Warns Barcelona Must Match Galatasaray's Intense Atmosphere
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick praises Galatasaray's home crowd and insists his team stays focused on Tuesday's Champions League clash, not Real Madrid.

KEY POINTS
- Flick calls Rams Park atmosphere one of the world's best and warns Barcelona must adapt.
- Gabriel Jesus is fit; decision on playing time coming after Monday training.
- Coach refuses Real Madrid questions, insists focus remains solely on Galatasaray.
- Barcelona have won all nine matches this season; Flick calls it a privilege, not pressure.
- Flick says only winning matters, not the margin of victory.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick described the atmosphere at Rams Park as one of the best in the world ahead of Tuesday's Champions League match against Galatasaray. He warned his players they must match the hosts' intensity and defensive unity to handle the hostile environment.
Flick confirmed Gabriel Jesus is fit and available for selection, calling the Brazilian a positive surprise since his arrival. A final decision on his involvement will be made after the team's final training session on Monday.
“The only thing that matters to me is winning the match. If we win 1-0 tomorrow, I will be just as happy.”
The German coach refused to discuss Real Madrid or refereeing controversies, stating his sole focus is the Galatasaray fixture. He dismissed the idea that Barcelona's nine straight wins create pressure, framing the perfect start as a privilege rather than a burden.
Flick emphasized that the team's only objective is winning, regardless of the scoreline. He noted Galatasaray have improved significantly as a collective unit, particularly in attack, making the away trip a difficult test for the Catalan side.
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