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| Hansi Flick Tells Barcelona to Stay Sharp vs Villarreal Despite Winning LaLiga Title Champions Don’t Slack Off! |
Yo, did you see Barcelona’s championship parade? It was absolutely wild! Thousands of fans filled the streets to celebrate Barça’s 28th LaLiga title. But while the city partied hard, head coach Hansi Flick wasn’t about to let his players lose focus.
Even though the trophy is already secured, Flick made it clear ahead of Sunday’s game against Villarreal: the season ain’t over yet.
“If You Can Party, You Can Work”
That’s the energy Flick brought when he spoke to reporters after the celebrations. Yeah, the players had their fun, but now it’s back to business.
“Yesterday was about celebration and rest. A lot of the guys went out to party, but if you can party, you can work too,” Flick said, laying down the law in his chill-but-serious tone.
He’s not wrong. This Sunday marks Barça’s final home game of the season, and it’s happening at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. Flick wants nothing more than to finish strong — and most importantly — stay undefeated in LaLiga this calendar year.
“We want to finish the season the same way we started it,” he added. “We haven’t lost a league match in 2025, and we want to keep it that way.”
Barcelona vs Villarreal: More Than Just a Final Game
Sure, the title race is over. But don’t think for a second that this game doesn’t matter. In fact, Sunday’s match is loaded with importance:
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It’s the final home match of the season.
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It’s a chance to finish 2025 undefeated in LaLiga.
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Villarreal isn’t just anyone — they’re in the hunt for a Champions League spot and are on a hot streak.
Let’s be clear: Villarreal have won four straight games and are sitting in fifth, gunning for a top-four finish. They’ve also beaten Barça twice in their last three trips to Catalonia. This one’s gonna be spicy.
“Villarreal are doing a great job,” Flick acknowledged. “They’ve been winning games and have some key players. You can really see their coach’s influence. It won’t be an easy game.”
Flick’s Dream Debut Season at Barça
Let’s take a sec to appreciate what Hansi Flick’s accomplished here. The German manager has completely revived this Barcelona squad in his first season in charge.
Here’s what he’s won in less than 12 months:
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🏆 LaLiga
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🏆 Copa del Rey
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🏆 Supercopa de España
And the best part? He beat Real Madrid in both cup finals. Legendary stuff.
His record so far? 43 wins in 58 matches (plus 7 draws and 8 losses). That’s championship material.
No wonder fans were going crazy during the title parade. And Flick? He was feeling the love.
“It was amazing to see their faces, the passion,” he said, smiling. “To celebrate like that every year? That would be something special. We’ll work hard to make it happen again. This title belongs to everyone.”
Could Flick Start 11 La Masia Players?
Now here’s a twist: When asked if he’d start a full XI made up of homegrown talent from La Masia, Flick said it’s something they’ve actually talked about internally.
“Honestly, we’ve discussed it,” he said. “But we haven’t decided yet. It’s possible. We’ll wait until tomorrow to see how the squad’s feeling.”
Imagine that — eleven youth academy players starting a LaLiga game. It would be a full-circle moment for a club that prides itself on building from within.
Key Stats and Records Ahead of the Match
Let’s break it down with some quick stats before Sunday’s big game:
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Barcelona are unbeaten in their last 17 LaLiga games (15 wins, 2 draws).
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Villarreal have won 2 of their last 3 away games vs Barça — after winning just once in the previous 19 visits.
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Barça have won 18 of their last 23 LaLiga matches against Villarreal (3 draws, 2 losses).
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Hansi Flick is undefeated in LaLiga in 2025.
It’s not just a meaningless match. These guys are fighting for records, respect, and rhythm going into the summer.
A lot of people might say: “What’s the point of going all-out in the last game? You already won.” But that’s not how champions think.
Finishing strong sends a message — to the fans, to the league, and to potential rivals next season.
It’s also about momentum. If Barça can end the season on a high note, it builds confidence heading into preseason and any summer transfers or changes that may come.
Even with the trophy already in hand, Hansi Flick’s Barcelona are showing what it means to be champions from start to finish. Whether it’s Real Madrid, Villarreal, or anyone else — they play to win. Period.
So if you’re a Barça fan, get ready for one last ride this season. Expect intensity, flair, and maybe even a few surprises. And if you’re just a fan of good football? Don’t miss this match.
The parade may be over, but the mission isn’t. Flick’s message is loud and clear: "Let’s finish strong, like true champions do."
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