Flick calls on Barcelona to approach the derby match against Real Madrid with the same fighting spirit.

The 35th round of the 2025/26 La Liga season will feature the highly anticipated El Clásico, with defending champions Barcelona hosting Real Madrid at Camp Nou. Flick stated that he wants to see his team display strong confidence and the same fighting spirit in this crucial match.

In the last round of La Liga, Barcelona defeated Osasuna 2-1 away from home after goals from Lewandowski and Ferran Torres broke through their goal.

After achieving a 10-game winning streak, Barcelona currently sits in first place in the standings with 88 points, 11 points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid. This means that Barcelona is just one step away from achieving their goal of defending their title.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said at a press conference, "The only thing we need to focus on is our own performance. As a team, we have had a fantastic season. We want to play to our own style and performance, and play as a whole."

“This is very important for the fans, the players, and our coaching staff. We want to win the title and our second consecutive league title. Nothing is more important than this, and we are completely focused on it. When you watch our home games, you can feel the relationship between the team and the fans, and that will be very important tomorrow.”

Flick continued, "The philosophy and spirit brought by the youth players are a huge help to the team. The whole squad is very important, and everyone will give their all. We want to win at home. El Clásico is significant for everyone, whether it's Real Madrid or Barcelona. So, we want to win."

“We have a lot of confidence, and that’s exactly what I want to see. We don’t have to change what we’ve been doing all season; we have to go out on the pitch and continue to play the same way.”

In head-to-head records, Barcelona has won 4 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches against Real Madrid, giving them a psychological advantage. However, Real Madrid will certainly not let Barcelona easily achieve their goal of defending their title.

Barcelona striker Ferran Torres said, "I would say this is the most special El Clásico ever because we have the opportunity to beat Real Madrid at home, win the La Liga title, and bring joy to the fans. Many factors come together to make this match even more exciting. We are very much looking forward to securing the league title, especially against Real Madrid, which is sure to be a great game."

“We are in good form right now, which is a positive sign, and we will strive for victory from the first minute of the game. However, anything can happen. Real Madrid has many top players, but I know that ultimately it depends on ourselves. We will fight for the three points and try to win the La Liga title.”

In addition, Ferran Torres said, "If we can win the La Liga title, it will be well-deserved. We have grown into a more mature team, and this title will be the result of our hard work."

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