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After Barcelona’s 5-0 win over Elche, Hansi Flick said he isn’t asking Alejandro Balde to leave and that Balde was left out to clear his mind after concerns around him. Flick will speak with Balde tomorrow, and he also indicated Barca will discuss the No. 9 striker situation with Deco in the coming week, with Julian Alvarez among the transfer rumors, though the victory left questions about whether a new forward is truly needed.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick explained Alejandro Balde's omission from the squad for the La Liga opener against Elche, saying Balde wasn’t 100% focused and that he needs to manage minutes with players able to play 90 minutes. Flick said he spoke with Balde this morning and told him to clear his mind, with a potential return discussion after the match; Balde has been linked with Manchester United, Aston Villa and Benfica amid transfer speculation.
Barcelona completed the €75m signing of Rodri from Manchester City; Hansi Flick called him perhaps the best No. 6, noting he can control games, contribute in defense and aerial duels, and raise the level of the squad, with Rodri in good shape after back surgery and set to begin training ahead of Barca’s La Liga title defense.
Barcelona reportedly convinced Rodri to prefer a move to Barça over Real Madrid, with Hansi Flick personally explaining how he’d fit into his system during a cooling-off period. No transfer fee is yet agreed, and Barça must bid to fund the deal while Madrid’s pursuit remains uncertain as Rodri’s World Cup form keeps the spotlight on a potential switch.
Karim Adeyemi completed a move from Barcelona to Borussia Dortmund for up to €29 million, saying Hansi Flick was the main reason he decided to join and that Flick outlined what he needed from him. Adeyemi emphasised his readiness to play any attacking role and to train hard to help Dortmund, signing a contract through 2031 with his new club.
Barcelona will skip their usual 1:00 PM squad gathering and hotel stop before hosting Real Betis, with players travelling from home. It’s Lewandowski’s farewell home game for the club, who have already clinched the title, while the board luncheon is moved and both sides have little to play for beyond pride.
Barcelona youngster Alvaro Cortes made his first-team debut against Alavés, calling it the happiest day of his life; Flick urged him to play as he does in training, and Cortes credited supportive teammates as Barcelona lost 1-0, ending their 100-point bid ahead of a home game with Real Betis.
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick was disappointed by the 1-0 loss to Alavés on their return after winning La Liga, but praised the performance and highlighted debutant Álvaro Cortés along with other youngsters; Barca created chances, conceded from a corner due to concentration lapses, and now prepare for Sunday’s home game against Real Betis.
Barcelona sealed the La Liga title and celebrated with a parade in which Lamine Yamal waved a Palestine flag; Hansi Flick addressed the moment ahead of Barca’s next match, saying it’s Yamal’s decision at 18 and that the club’s focus remains on football, while praising the emotional impact of the fans and noting Barca have the fewest goals conceded and still aim to reach 100 points with three games left.
Barcelona clinched a second consecutive La Liga title by beating Real Madrid 2-0 at Camp Nou, with Hansi Flick stabilizing the squad and Lamine Yamal emerging as the standout, while La Masia graduates underpin the success as the club eyes a deeper run in Europe.
FC Barcelona mourned the death of Hansi Flick's father and sent condolences, while Flick is still set to coach against Real Madrid in La Liga at Camp Nou, with a minute’s silence planned; Barca could clinch the title by avoiding defeat in the clash.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick hopes Lamine Yamal's injury isn't serious after the teenager scored a penalty against Celta Vigo before being subbed off, with Joao Cancelo also injuring a muscle; Flick said diagnosis would clarify both cases as Barca edged Celta 1-0, with early reports pointing to a possible hamstring issue for Yamal and follow-up tests planned.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick kept Pedri and Lamine Yamal in the starting lineup for the Espanyol derby despite a crowded schedule, saying both are fit and fresh after recent concerns. He also handed Gavi his first start since a long injury lay-off as Barca aim to go nine points clear at the La Liga summit with a win.
Barcelona’s 0-2 loss to Atlético Madrid highlighted a growing disciplinary crisis: since 2016/17 Barça have 12 Champions League red cards—the most among Europe’s big clubs—far ahead of Real Madrid (6) and Bayern Munich (8). The trend is linked to Hansi Flick’s high defensive line, which has produced four red cards in two seasons, including Pau Cubarsi’s two reds in a year and Ronald Araujo’s two in two seasons, often forcing risky defensive fouls that blunt Barça’s attacking edge in big matches.
Barcelona failed to control midfield against Atletico Madrid as Dani Olmo underperformed, Flick’s halftime substitutions (Pedri and Lewandowski) were bold but risky, and Marcus Rashford contributed with tireless running and clever movement though he didn’t score in the 0-2 first-leg defeat.