Overview
- Cancelo started ahead of Alejandro Balde and set up Frenkie de Jong for Barcelona’s second goal in the win at Camp Nou.
- He described Hansi Flick as the most demanding coach of his career and said this was his best game since returning.
- The Portugal international acknowledged he arrived short of peak fitness in January and said he is now getting back to his level.
- Barcelona’s victory came after two subpar outings, with players highlighting the upcoming match against Villarreal as the next test.
- Balde’s uneven season has fueled reported summer interest from clubs such as Manchester United and Inter Milan, adding to the left-back selection scrutiny.