Rafa Yuste has praised the transformation taking place at Barcelona after the club secured the La Liga title under Hansi Flick, insisting the current project has restored excitement and unity among supporters.
Speaking after Barcelona’s league triumph, the club’s interim president highlighted the importance of winning the competition and the emotional connection the current squad has built with the fans.
For Yuste, lifting the La Liga trophy remains one of football’s toughest achievements, especially with such a young group leading the way.
“It’s a 38-match league. Before, when I was younger, beating our eternal rivals was enough to satisfy you. Now we want to win all 38 matches if possible.
“And when you win the league with home-grown players from La Masia, with young players who connect with the fans, the feeling is even stronger,” he began.
The Barcelona official also pointed towards the incredible scenes witnessed during the club’s title parade as proof that the supporters have fully reconnected with the team again.
“Five years ago, Joan Laporta and I said we would restore the excitement and joy to Barça. And that is exactly what has happened.
Rafa Yuste, interim Barcelona president
Yuste has nothing but praise for Flick and Deco. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)
“Seeing the parade, with so many young people and almost 800,000 people on the streets, proves that Barça is the best club in the world,” he added.
Yuste praises Hansi Flick and Deco
Yuste reserved special praise for Flick, whose impact at Barcelona has gone beyond just results on the pitch.
The German coach has received recognition for understanding the club’s identity, particularly the importance of La Masia and the club’s tradition of trusting young talent.
“He is an extremely experienced manager, with many years in football and experience with top-flight teams.
“But he has also understood very well what Barcelona means, what it means to be a ‘culé’ and what La Masia represents.
“That has allowed him to connect with very young players who have enormous respect for him,” he explained.
Yuste also highlighted the influence of sporting director Deco, praising the relationship built between the Portuguese official and Flick behind the scenes.
Rafa Yuste, Joan Laporta
Yuste takes pride in Barcelona’s La Liga glory. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
“The combination of Deco and Flick is exceptional,” he noted.
Barcelona’s 12th man
Another major factor behind Barcelona’s successful campaign, according to Yuste, has been the supporters themselves.
The club official revealed that Flick and the players have repeatedly spoken about the energy created by the fans throughout the season.
“We often talk to Flick about the energy the stadium radiates.
“The players feel it, and they themselves tell me to thank the fans because they have been a massive part of our success in this league.”
Yuste eventually ended the interview by making it clear that Barcelona’s ambitions are not stopping with the men’s team’s La Liga triumph.
“Let’s keep winning titles,” he concluded.
Source: SPORT