After stunning Celta Vigo with a thrilling comeback and widening their lead at the top of La Liga, Hansi Flick showers praise on the standout performer of the match—Barcelona’s top player of the season!

Barcelona delivered a sensational comeback at the Olympic Stadium, Lluís Companys, on Saturday evening during their La Liga Round 32 clash against Celta Vigo. Despite trailing by three goals, the Catalan giants turned the game around in the dying minutes to clinch a dramatic 4-3 victory.

The win not only electrified their home fans but also pushed Barcelona’s tally to 73 points, temporarily giving them a seven-point lead over their arch-rivals Real Madrid. Celta Vigo, on the other hand, remained in seventh place with 43 points.

Spanish media outlet El Nacional reported that newly-appointed Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was thrilled with the team’s resilient performance.

He regarded the hard-fought win as a significant milestone in their quest for the La Liga title this season. Flick was particularly impressed with the character and leadership displayed by Brazilian forward Raphinha, who played a vital role in orchestrating the comeback and inspiring his teammates on the pitch.

However, the spotlight wasn’t only on Raphinha. Flick heaped praise on Dani Olmo, who made a game-changing impact after coming off the bench.

Olmo scored the crucial equalizer and won the decisive penalty that secured the victory. Flick was so impressed that he reportedly told his assistant that Barcelona could potentially win a treble this season, provided Olmo remains fit and continues to perform at this level.

Another standout performer on the night was young talent Lamine Yamal. Introduced as a second-half substitute, Yamal brought immediate energy and threat to the attack.

Flick was quick to commend his performance and encouraged the teenager to keep pushing forward, saying that this version of Yamal is exactly what he wants to see consistently in the Barcelona setup.

In a heartwarming moment following the final whistle, club president Joan Laporta made his way to the dressing room to personally applaud Dani Olmo for his heroic display. Laporta reportedly told Olmo that he had saved the team’s season from collapse with his incredible performance.

The comeback win not only boosted morale but also reignited belief in the squad’s capability to chase glory on multiple fronts. With such passion and grit on display, Barcelona’s ambitions for the remainder of the season seem very much alive.