La Liga: Barcelona coach Flick says he won't watch Real Madrid game

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has certainly made his priorities clear, offering a candid and somewhat humorous response when asked about watching Real Madrid's game. Following Barcelona's hard-fought 2-1 victory against Osasuna on Sunday, which extended their lead at the top of La Liga, Flick was directly questioned about his viewing plans for Madrid's match.

His immediate and unequivocal reply, "I will not be watching Real Madrid, that’s not for me," followed by a lighthearted "If anything happens, they’ll let me know in our WhatsApp group," has drawn attention. While the comment was delivered with a smile, it powerfully signals Flick's intense focus on his own team's performance and preparation. In the high-stakes world of top-tier football management, it's common for coaches to meticulously study rivals, but Flick's approach suggests a deliberate strategy to keep his squad's attention firmly within their own camp.

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I will not be watching Real Madrid, that’s not for me.

This statement comes at a crucial juncture for Barcelona. With their recent win, they now sit a commanding 14 points clear of Real Madrid. The league title is within touching distance; Barcelona will be crowned champions if Real Madrid fails to win their match against Espanyol. Even if Real Madrid secures a victory, Barcelona can clinch the title by avoiding defeat in their upcoming home game against Madrid on May 10th.

The victory itself was a testament to Barcelona's resilience. Despite a tough contest at the Estadio El Sadar, goals from substitute Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres secured the win. Osasuna managed a reply through Raul Garcia, but Barcelona held firm, extending their impressive winning streak in the league to ten games. Flick's focus, it seems, is squarely on maintaining this momentum and securing the championship, rather than dwelling on the fortunes of their rivals.

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If anything happens, they’ll let me know in our WhatsApp group.