Hansi Flick clears doubts and shows total confidence

On the eve of the 2026 Spanish Super Cup final, Hansi Flick faced the media with a calm, clear and strategically loaded message. Speaking from Jeddah, the German coach showed a Barcelona fully convinced of its plan and enjoying the reassurance that comes with reaching a final with almost the entire squad available. Without hesitation, Flick projected confidence while also leaving room for the fine tactical analysis that often proves decisive in high-stakes clashes like El Clásico against Real Madrid.

Lamine Yamal ready to take center stage in El Clásico

The biggest takeaway from the press conference came when Flick was asked about Lamine Yamal’s condition. The young star, who had raised doubts after missing training days due to a virus, received full backing from the coach: “Everyone is ready.” A short statement, yet loaded with meaning for a fanbase that already sees the winger as a symbol of both the club’s present and future.

This also reinforces the coaching staff’s trust in a player who, despite his age, already carries major responsibility. Flick stressed that all players are ready, whether to start or contribute off the bench, and welcomed the fact that the squad is nearly complete, with Gavi and Christensen involved in team activities as they continue their recovery processes.

Tactical decisions shaping Flick’s game plan

Beyond Lamine, Flick made it clear that the starting XI is not fully decided. The holding midfield role once again came into focus, with Frenkie de Jong, Eric García, and even Gerard Martín emerging as genuine options. While the coach praised the team’s recent performances, he insisted the final call will come after the last training session and based on the match plan.

This approach reinforces a key idea: Flick’s Barcelona is not built around names, but around roles. The German coach prioritizes balance, intensity and tactical awareness, fully aware that El Clásico demands more than individual talent. Internal competition, far from being an issue, has become one of the dressing room’s greatest strengths.

Mbappé, the player to watch and Barcelona’s philosophy

Flick did not shy away from addressing Kylian Mbappé. On the contrary, he spoke about him naturally and with respect, labeling him as one of the best forwards in the world. Still, he made it clear that Barcelona will not abandon its identity because of one player. For Flick, stopping the French star is a collective task, not an individual obsession.

Flick wants a united team, loyal to its plan and confident enough to impose itself in a final filled with tension, talent, and storyline. With Lamine Yamal ready and a fully engaged squad, optimism is once again spreading among Barça supporters.

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