Hansi Flick urges Barcelona to stay focused as they inch closer to La Liga title

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick celebrates after beating Real Madrid 4-3 in their La Liga clash. PHOTO: REUTERS

UPDATED May 12, 2025, 11:31 AM

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BARCELONA – Barcelona manager Hansi Flick urged his players to remain focused and avoid any premature celebration, as they moved to the brink of the La Liga title with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Real Madrid on May 11.

The Catalans overcame a two-goal deficit as they earned their fourth consecutive win over their arch-rivals in all competitions this season.

Barcelona, now seven points clear at the top, could secure the La Liga title as early as May 14 if Real fail to win at Mallorca. However, regardless of Real’s result, a Barcelona victory in their city derby against Espanyol on May 15 would clinch the championship for Flick’s men.

“I don’t feel like we are champions yet and I believe my players think the same way,” the coach said.

“It would be nice to win the La Liga and Copa del Rey double and, yes, one win is enough for us to do it. But this is football. Sure, we are in a good position but you never know what will happen. We have three matches ahead of us and all our rivals want to beat us, so we must remain focused.”