Flick says Barcelona's 2-1 win at Atlético is 'a ten' as they head into break top

Hansi Flick rated Barcelona's position at the top of the table going into the international break as "a ten out of ten" after their 2-1 win at Atlético de Madrid, according to AS.

Flick said his side struggled with intensity in the first half and explained that he had asked Frenkie de Jong before the match whether he could fill in at right-back, initially planning a 15-minute spell there before switching Eric. He said Barcelona were better after the break and that the three points were what mattered.

Asked about leading the league into the pause, Flick said it was "from one to ten, ten," while acknowledging it is hard when players leave for their national teams and that they must manage and look after them. He added that he believes in the squad, called it a long road, and said the club is working to win titles.