Flick Enjoys El Clásico Wins As Barcelona Near La Liga Title

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick sees his four straight wins over Real Madrid as the best part of his first season at Camp Nou.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Before Barcelona‘s next La Liga game, Flick talked about his first season. He said beating Real Madrid was his favorite part. The German coach has a perfect record against Los Blancos. His latest win was a thrilling 4-3 victory at Camp Nou. This win put Barcelona closer to the La Liga title. They could win the title on Wednesday if Real Madrid does not win at Mallorca.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Flick’s success against Real Madrid makes him the only coach to beat Carlo Ancelotti four times in a row. This achievement has made him a hero among Barcelona fans. The 4-3 win on May 11 was special as it came after Barcelona’s exit from the Champions League. Before that game, Flick told his team to be “dominant” against Real Madrid and to play “above their best” in El Clásico.

Barcelona tops La Liga with a big lead over second-place Real Madrid. With three matches left, they are close to winning what Flick calls “the most honest trophy.” This trophy rewards teams for consistency over 38 matches.

FLICK’S IMPACT AT BARCELONA

The German coach signed a contract until June 2026 when he joined Barcelona. Now, he is likely to get an extension until June 2027. His tactics and leadership after setbacks have impressed the Barcelona board. After the Champions League loss in Milan, Flick focused the team on domestic success. He said, “After what happened in Milan, we’re doing well. We’re doing things right.”

WHAT’S NEXT FOR BARCELONA?

Barcelona needs a few more points to win the La Liga title. They have three matches left. They could win the title if Real Madrid drops points this week. Flick wants to keep his team’s momentum. He also needs to manage key players’ fitness, like Robert Lewandowski. The Polish striker is returning from injury and did not start against Real Madrid. He might play more in the last games as Barcelona finishes a successful season.