""I was really happy because we show the team two situations, how we want to do it," Hansi Flick said after the match. "We have the space we need to cover and they made it. It's always the same with the team, they know what to do, and they do it. At the moment it works. I am really happy about this. I am happy we came back. Jules with his mentality is absolutely important for us.""
"Flick's side had the ball in the back of the net early on as Robert Lewandowski finished emphatically, but it was chalked off as Raphinha strayed offside in the build-up. The hosts continued on the front foot and Gerard Martín forced Frankfurt goalkeeper Michael Zetterer into a flying save. That proved important as Frankfurt took a surprise lead in the 21st minute. Nathaniel Brown broke forward at speed and picked out Knauff, who outmuscled Alejandro Balde and fired into the bottom corner."
Barcelona trailed 1-0 at halftime after Ansgar Knauff's 21st-minute strike. Robert Lewandowski had an early goal ruled out for an offside in the build-up. Jules Koundé headed twice early in the second half to reverse the scoreline and secure a 2-1 victory. Marcus Rashford's introduction at the break added width and immediate impact for Barcelona. Eintracht Frankfurt defended resolutely and nearly extended their lead before Koundé's quick double. Hansi Flick praised the team's execution and singled out Koundé's mentality as important for the comeback and result.
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