I've just read that he was a player doing the most of pressing against BVB for Barcelona, with only Pascal Gross having more presses (38 vs 33) . Wasn't even a praise, the article was actually whining about it, and questioning the purpose of fielding him when at 4 goal advantage, especially that he already had a slight problem.
Anyway, if true, then kind of another I told you so, that he is a different player in business end all or nothing games. Also kind of questions the analysis put forth by the likes of Ramos Ultra, that the advantage here is youngsters pressing more - Lewandowski would press normal in CL SF.
Still I'd believe in Flick's ability to use his weapons well, this is far from over. Wouldn't blame him for Lewandowski either, the latter always wants to play, might have downplayed the pain, especially with the 100 in 100 crap before him. He was actually being murdered out there, but it's hardly a novelty, and Flick probably wanted to rest him in the next one. Anyone might snap at any moment with this schedule anyway, it's all risk.