Soccer-Barcelona coach Flick takes positives after Champions League defeat to Monaco


Soccer Football - Champions League - AS Monaco v FC Barcelona - Stade Louis II, Monaco - September 19, 2024 FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick REUTERS/Manon Cruz

(Reuters) - Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he is not worried about his side's performance despite the 2-1 defeat to Monaco in their Champions League opener on Thursday.

Monaco made the most of their man advantage after Barcelona defender Eric Garcia was sent off only 11 minutes in, before goals from Maghnes Akliouche and George Ilenikhena secured the triumph over the Catalans.

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