Spain hails ex-BVB star Adeyemi: "Devilish!" | OneFootball

After FC Barcelona’s 7–2 win over Racing Santander, Karim Adeyemi is in the spotlight. Spain’s press and coach Hansi Flick are raving about the former BVB star.

Karim Adeyemi continues to make waves at FC Barcelona. In the emphatic 7–2 victory over promoted side Racing Santander, the former Borussia Dortmund player was once again among the standout performers. Although the German international was denied a goal of his own, his pace repeatedly caused major problems for the opposition defense.

Adeyemi won two penalties and, late in the game, set up Lamine Yamal’s goal for 7–2. That move in particular sparked excitement in Spain. After a long sprint down the left flank, the 24-year-old beat his man and squared the ball for his teammate.

The Spanish press accordingly celebrated Adeyemi’s performance. “Devilish!” judged Mundo Deportivo, highlighting above all the former Dortmund player’s explosive actions. The newspaper Sport was also impressed: “His change of pace is lightning quick.” Overall, Adeyemi registered seven shots, but despite several good chances, he was unable to get on the scoresheet himself.

Hansi Flick raves about former BVB star Karim Adeyemi

Coach Hansi Flick also praised his attacking player after the match. “All Barca fans are behind him, and I’m happy for him. He didn’t have an easy time in Germany,” explained the former Germany coach. At the same time, Flick still sees room for improvement in his protégé. “He still has to adapt more to our style of play, but he is already giving the team a lot,” said the Barca coach.

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Since his move to Barcelona, Adeyemi has quickly settled into the attack of the Spanish top club and was called back up to the Germany squad by national team coach Jürgen Klopp. After seven competitive matches, he has recorded three goals and three assists. Barcelona as a team is also in impressive early-season form.

Flick’s side won its first seven competitive matches, setting a new club record. In total, the Catalans have already scored 33 goals in the process. In LaLiga, Barca sits top of the table after six wins from six matches and holds a three-point lead over arch-rivals Real Madrid.

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