Speaking about the campaign’s defining moments, Flick pointed to the clash against Celta Vigo as a turning point.
He highlighted how the squad fought through difficult periods. He recalled that “in the second half, we were a great team, with a great performance.
“Perhaps at the moment we lack the confidence that we normally should have and need. But now some players are coming back, and that will help us a lot.
We have a fantastic team, and if we play at a high level like we did in Vigo, everything will be fine.
“We now have nine games in four weeks before the break. We are going to focus on these four weeks, in which we are going to fight to win every game.”
“It’s a great honour to receive this award, but it also shows that it’s not just for me, it’s for the team.
Both the players and the coaching staff did a fantastic job last season, and that’s why we won this trophy.”
When analysing the competitive nature of La Liga, Flick offered a thoughtful comparison based on his experience in Germany.
He emphasised that each league carries its own strengths.“I don’t want to compare La Liga with the Bundesliga, but I will say what I have seen here, and I like it.
“In Spain, each team has its own identity and wants to play football; they like to play football.
“And I like that because it’s not easy to prepare for a game against the next team, as each one has a different identity,” he concluded.