Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has moved to reveal his appreciation for the latest efforts put forth by Iñigo Martínez.
This comes owing to a moment of defensive excellence on the part of the 33-year-old during the club’s most recent outing.
Barcelona were of course back in action on Saturday evening, making the trip to Madrid for a La Liga clash with relegation-battling Leganés.
When all was said and done, the Blaugrana secured for themselves a vital three points, courtesy of a hard-fought 1-0 victory.
And the aforementioned Iñigo proved himself absolutely crucial in the visitors maintaining their clean sheet through the full-time whistle.
The Spanish international enjoyed a superb performance, conjuring up a number of vital tackles and interceptions.
One such intervention came with mere moments remaining in the 90, preventing what looked a certain Leganés goal.
And it was precisely as much which culminated in Iñigo coming in for special praise on the part of his manager following the full-time whistle.
Speaking to the media post-match at the Estadio Municipal Butarque, Hansi Flick raved:
“Iñigo’s tackle at the last moment was incredible. Everyone celebrated that like a goal.”
Conor Laird – GSFN
