'Very beautiful' - Hansi Flick reflects on emotional Barcelona title celebrations but admits champions must 'improve many things' ahead of next season

Flick spoke to the media after watching Barcelona lose their last home game of the season 3-2 to Villarreal. Although the Catalans suffered a narrow defeat, the German tactician was not upset and instead defended his side, citing fatigue as a reason after watching them clinch the title earlier in the week. Flick admitted he was overwhelmed at the sight of fans crying during their celebrations and underscored his desire to improve next season.

Barcelona sealed a domestic treble this season, winning the Copa del Rey, Supercopa de Espana and La Liga. However, after seeing his side's Champions League dream end in the semi-finals against Inter Milan, Flick wants an even better outcome next season, insisting his squad needs improvements.

Flick said: "When I saw the faces of the fans, we saw people crying, it’s a huge feeling. We have to improve many things, but we have potential, and from the beginning, I saw that this team never gave up, this is the attitude, and that’s why the fans are happy and satisfied with the team. When I saw the parade, how the players celebrated. It was very beautiful."

The Villarreal game might not be Barcelona's last game at Montjuic, despite plans to return to the renovated Camp Nou next season. Recent reports have claimed that delays have pushed their first game back to September, which could leave Flick's men having to play elsewhere until the stadium is ready.