Barcelona are back in action just days after clinching the La Liga title, and the focus has already shifted to new goals. The Blaugrana travel to Vitoria to face Deportivo Alaves on Wednesday night, with manager Hansi Flick addressing the media ahead of the match.
There's no time to rest on their laurels. After securing the league crown with a commanding 2-0 victory over Real Madrid at the Camp Nou, Barcelona are now chasing history. The target? Reaching the 100-point mark in La Liga, a feat that would require winning all three remaining fixtures.
"The goal now is to reach 100 points, and to do that we have to win the three remaining matches and play well," Flick stated firmly, setting the tone for the final stretch of the season.
The German tactician also dropped a major hint about his future at the club. When discussing his contract renewal, Flick revealed, "I'm very grateful to the club for the opportunity to coach until 2028. The club has the right to terminate it, and so do I. We'll discuss that optional year later. In recent days, it's become clear to me that I'm in the right place." He added with ambition, "Now it's time to keep winning and try again to win the Champions League."
On the goalkeeping front, with Joan Garcia on the verge of winning the prestigious Zamora Trophy, questions arose about whether he'd be rested in favor of Wojciech Szczesny. Flick kept his cards close to his chest: "We haven't talked about that, only about the team, which is what's important."
The futures of Marcus Rashford and Robert Lewandowski remain hot topics. Both players face uncertain prospects beyond this season, and Flick was measured in his response: "I value them a lot, I'm very grateful to them, but we have to analyse everything, and we'll see at the end of the season."
When pressed about the dressing room atmosphere and potential ego clashes, Flick emphasized the unity that has defined this title-winning campaign. With the league secured, all eyes are now on how Barcelona will approach these final matches and what squad rotations might be in store.