BARCELONA: Barcelona manager Hansi Flick downplayed his team’s LaLiga lead on Friday, saying their four-point cushion over stuttering Real Madrid means little and the real test will be staying focused as the season unfolds.
Barca have 40 points from 16 matches ahead of second-placed Real, who have only won twice in their last eight games in all competitions. Flick, however, warned against complacency.
Barca welcome 15th-placed Osasuna on Saturday full of confidence, buoyed by the return of winger Raphinha and midfielder Pedri.
Both played crucial roles in Tuesday’s come-from-behind 2-1 Champions League home win over Eintracht Frankfurt, which marked Barca’s fourth successive victory across all competitions.
While results have been encouraging, Flick continues to face questions about Barca’s goalkeeping situation.
