The victory wasn't just a result. It was a redemption, for a club still carrying the scars of that 8-2 defeat. Laporta had apparently said to Flick " You owe us one". By the looks of it, Hansi paid back his dues for that night of humiliation in Lisbon.
Eric Garcia is showing Hansi Flick how valuable he can be for Barcelona. But can he really start ahead of the likes of Ronald Araujo?
Ferran Torres has experienced a complete revival at FC Barcelona under Hansi Flick. So what's the secret behind his success?
Barcelona travel to Signal Iduna Park to face Borussia Dortmund, Hansi Flick's former rival, to chase a win that could be a huge step towards the Champions League knockout phase.
What exactly should Hansi Flick improve so that his Barcelona keep evolving as their opposition inevitably does the same?