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Barca, under Flick, needs to demonstrate a strong desire and determination in the significant La Liga Clásico

Barcelona's La Liga title appears all but secured, but Real Madrid, hanging on by a thread, still maintain a slim chance of defending their league crown ahead of Sunday's Clásico. The rivals are coming close to the climax of the season with Madrid barely holding on to the hope of...

In recent weeks, Barcelona's victory in La Liga has appeared imminent. However, Real Madrid has...
In recent weeks, Barcelona's victory in La Liga has appeared imminent. However, Real Madrid has tenaciously held onto their title defense prospects and approach Sunday's Clásico with a slim yet achievable chance of...

Barca, under Flick, needs to demonstrate a strong desire and determination in the significant La Liga Clásico

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After a heart-wrenching defeat to Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, Hansi Flick's Bayern Munich finds itself in a precarious position. With Barcelona leading Real Madrid by four points in La Liga, a home loss against the Blaugrana could significantly pressure Flick's young, inexperienced team.

"We've got to push forward, we've got five days to prepare, and we're determined to win," said Flick, after the Milan defeat, echoing his desire for redemption. The loss served as a catalyst for hunger, boosting the team's drive to secure the La Liga title.

The winter break rejuvenated Barcelona, both physically and mentally. Since January, they've decimated opponents, recording a 24-match unbeaten streak. Their insatiable hunger for trophies is evident in their statistics, with Barcelona sprinting more than any other team in La Liga and covering the fifth most distance.

Meanwhile, Madrid, who last faced Celta Vigo in La Liga, have had time to rest. On the other hand, Barcelona's exhausting 120-minute encounter against Inter may have left them drained.

Defender Ronald Araujo remains optimistic, asserting, "This defeat won't hold us back. This team has an incredibly resilient mentality, and we're gunning for La Liga."

Amidst the post-defeat sorrow, Barcelona opted to skip media commitments ahead of the El Clásico. Flick plans to reintegrate left-back Alejandro Balde, who has been sidelined due to injury, and Robert Lewandowski, who appeared less than fully fit during the Inter match, into the lineup.

Barcelona's best player during the Interfiight was 17-year-old Lamine Yamal. His relentless attacks on the right flank were a constant threat, even as his teammates waned. Yamal, the La Liga leader in assists (12), is the embodiment of Flick's energetic young squad.

The teen sensation has been amenable force against Real Madrid, despite scoring only two of Barca's 12 goals against them. He wrote on Instagram, "We won't give up until we leave this club on top. Winning La Liga would be a good starting point."

Flick remains confident in his young, budding squad, comprising Yamal, 18-year-old Pau Cubarsi, Pedri (22), Gavi (20), and others, asserting that they're only just starting to tap into their potential. Gavi echoed this sentiment, stating, "Despite this setback, we're far from done. We can still win three trophies this season. Let's make Montjuic roar on Sunday and bring home the victory!"

Yamal highlighted Madrid's struggles against Barca this season, commenting, "They can't handle us." As Barcelona seeks to dominate the silverware scene, Yamal aims to avoid a quick humble pie serving, focusing instead on feasting on trophies.

© 2025 AFP

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  • La Liga Standings (included in first paragraph): As of the latest update, Barcelona leads the La Liga table with 79 points from 34 matches, while Real Madrid follows closely with 75 points from the same number of games.
  • Recent Performances (incorporated in the second and third paragraphs): Barcelona has been on a strong run, maintaining an unbeaten streak in La Liga during 2025. They recently secured a 2–1 victory over Real Valladolid, even with a heavily rotated squad. Barcelona has won all three previous meetings against Real Madrid this season. Real Madrid, on the other hand, responded to Barcelona's win with a 3–2 victory over Celta Vigo, keeping them in contention for the title.

No information about injuries or remaining schedules was included in the enrichment data search results; therefore, they were not incorporated in the rewritten article.

  1. Hansi Flick's Bayern Munich faces a challenging La Liga match against Barca, as Barcelona leads Real Madrid by four points in the European-leagues standings, and a home defeat could intensify pressure on Flick's young squad.
  2. Barca, fresh from a 24-match unbeaten streak in La Liga, is determined to complete the sports-analysis of their season with the La Liga title, boosted by their insatiable hunger for trophies, evident in their sports statistics.
  3. Meanwhile, Real Madrid, who have also been performing well in La Liga, rested after their last match against Celta Vigo, unlike Barca, who might be physically drained from their UEFA Champions League encounter against Inter Milan.
  4. In the La Liga competition, the best player for Barca during the UEFA Champions League has been 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, whose relentless attacks on the right flank and topscore in assists (12) embody Flick's energetic young squad.
  5. Despite being down after the UEFA Champions League defeat, Flick is confident in his young, budding squad, including Yamal, Pau Cubarsi, Pedri, Gavi, and others, asserting that they're only just starting to tap into their potential, and they can still win three trophies this season, starting with La Liga.

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