Hansi Flick Wary Of Leganés Test As Barcelona Look To Extend Laliga Lead

‎Barcelona, currently leading La Liga, is preparing for a challenging match against Leganés at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque on Saturday.

‎Manager Hansi Flick emphasized that they will not underestimate the home side, who are battling to avoid relegation.

‎Barcelona has the chance to widen their lead at the top of the standings, holding a four-point advantage over second-placed Real Madrid with eight matches remaining.

‎In contrast, Leganés sits in 18th place with 28 points, two points below the safety zone.

‎The Catalans will be out to avenge a shock 1-0 home loss in December to Leganes, who also beat third-placed Atletico Madrid in January and nearly upset Real before losing 3-2 in March.

‎”They’re a team that defends very well and they know how to attack deep. We have to be careful in this match because now we’re first and we have to prove it. They’re also fighting against relegation. It will be a tough game,” Flick told reporters on Friday.

‎”When we talk to the staff, we consider every game coming up as the most important because we only have eight games left, and they are all of great importance … We have to focus. It’s important to show our strength for the full 90 minutes.

‎”We’re in a process that started at the beginning of the season. We train hard and focused. If you want to be a champion you have to show it.

‎”And you show it not only in the big games but also in games like this one.”

‎Midfielder Dani Olmo has been nursing an adductor injury and asked if he will play, Flick said.

‎”No, he won’t even come with the group. He’ll stay here resting, training, and recovering. In this situation, the best thing is for him to stay here.”

‎The German was also asked about his contract situation. The 60-year-old, who has coached Bayern Munich and Germany, moved to Barca in May last year, signing a contract until June 2026.

‎”I really appreciate and enjoy what I have here… This, for me, is unique in my career because I see in the locker room a fantastic atmosphere. This is a family … Besides, I have a good time and I enjoy Barcelona,” Flick said.

‎”I have a lot of energy, I’m thinking about what we can do and what we can improve because we can still improve a lot.

‎”I’m not a coach who wants to sign a new contract for three more years because then I might think, ‘Well, I have room for improvement,’ what I like is to work day-by-day for this club.

‎”One year and we’ll see what happens. That’s the situation. And if we remain happy, we’ll see what happens.

‎”We don’t know what will happen. I work day by day. I would like to end the work I do here on a positive note.”