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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has criticized La Liga’s scheduling. He says it doesn’t help top clubs and puts too much pressure on players. His comments come as Barcelona is facing a tough series of important matches in a packed calendar.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Flick is very frustrated. At a press conference, he said La Liga doesn’t help teams still in European competitions with their schedules. His team often gets home at five or six in the morning, which he calls “unbelievable.” He thinks it hurts not just Barcelona, but all of Spanish football. Flick said that in other countries, league officials change schedules to help teams in Europe, but not in Spain. He mentioned late-night games and little recovery time. He called the situation a “joke” and wants La Liga to consistently support Spanish teams in European tournaments.
BARCELONA’S SEASON UNDER PRESSURE
Flick’s comments come at a tough time for Barcelona. They have a busy schedule, with a big Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid on Saturday. Just days later, they have a Champions League semi-final against Inter Milan. In La Liga, they are trying to stay at the top but are just behind Real Madrid and narrowly ahead of Girona. Flick is worried about his players’ health because of the tight schedule. Barcelona recently played late-night games, leaving little recovery time as the season’s important matches approach.
WHAT COMES NEXT?
Barcelona’s fixtures aren’t getting any easier. They play Celta Vigo this Saturday afternoon, then have a late-night game against Mallorca. After that, the Copa del Rey final is just around the corner. Soon, the team travels to Italy to face Inter in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final. Their position in La Liga is in jeopardy, with only a small lead over third-place Girona. Flick’s comments have started a discussion about whether La Liga should do more to protect players and help teams in European competitions. His strong view might push La Liga to rethink their scheduling, especially if Barcelona’s results get worse during this critical period.
