As Barcelona prepares for their final home match of the 2025-26 season against Real Betis at the Spotify Camp Nou, head coach Hansi Flick has addressed team objectives and player futures. While the La Liga title has already been secured, Barcelona has a unique opportunity to become the first team in La Liga history to win all their home games in a season.
“You always need objectives and this is one,” Flick stated in a pre-match press conference. “I know we play against a fantastic team, stable for the last few seasons. It won’t be easy, but we’re in a good mood.”
Flick Provides Update on De Jong and Rashford
Flick also offered updates on the availability of Frenkie de Jong, who missed the recent match against Alaves, and Marcus Rashford, who is uncertain to play against Betis.
“He talked to me and told me he wasn’t feeling well, so we decided not to play,” Flick explained regarding De Jong. “We have to wait with Marcus Rashford; he could have some minutes, although he will not start. The team will be different to the one we lined up in Vitoria.”
Flick: The Plan is for Christensen to Stay
With Robert Lewandowski expected to play his final home game for Barcelona, Flick indicated that Christensen is not expected to be another player departing. When questioned about Andreas Christensen, an exit candidate, Flick revealed that the intention is for the Danish defender to sign a new contract in the coming weeks.
“I don’t think so. In football, everything is possible, but I don’t think tomorrow will be someone else’s farewell,” Flick said when asked about potential goodbyes. “It’s the plan (for him to stay). He will have minutes tomorrow.”
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Barcelona is set to play their final home fixture of the 2025-26 season on Sunday, hosting Real Betis at the Spotify Camp Nou. The Catalan club has already clinched the La Liga title, but they still have a remarkable achievement within reach.
No team in La Liga history has ever won every single home game in a season. However, if Barcelona triumphs over Betis on Sunday, they will make history. According to Diario AS, head coach Hansi Flick commented on this potential milestone during Saturday’s pre-match press conference.
“You always need objectives, and this is one,” Flick stated. “I know we are playing against a fantastic team that has been stable for the past few seasons. It won’t be easy, but we are in good spirits.”
Flick Gives Update on de Jong and Rashford
Hansi Flick also provided an update on the availability of Frenkie de Jong, who did not feature in the midweek defeat against Alaves, and Marcus Rashford, who is a doubt for the Betis match.
“He spoke to me and told me he wasn’t feeling well, so we decided not to play him,” Flick said about De Jong. “We have to wait on Marcus Rashford; he might get some minutes, although he will not start. The team will be different from the one we fielded in Vitoria.”
Flick: The Plan is for Christensen to Stay
Robert Lewandowski is anticipated to play his final home game as a Barcelona player on Sunday. However, Flick expects him to be the only player bidding farewell to the fans. When specifically asked about Andreas Christensen, a player rumored to be leaving, Flick revealed that the plan is for the Danish defender to sign a new contract in the upcoming weeks.
“I don’t think so. In football, anything is possible, but I don’t believe tomorrow will be another player’s farewell,” Flick commented. “It’s the plan (for him to stay). He will get minutes tomorrow.”
