Hansi Flick has chosen not to comment on his future with FC Barcelona in light of the upcoming presidential election. The election, scheduled for March, will determine if Joan Laporta continues his tenure as president. Flick expressed satisfaction with his current role ahead of Barcelona’s match against Elche.
Barcelona’s Current Standing
Under Flick’s leadership, Barcelona secured the LaLiga title in his inaugural season. The team currently tops the league standings, leading Real Madrid by one point. On Saturday, they aim to extend their advantage to four points, as Madrid’s next match is against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.
“This is the future. For now, I’m here and happy to work for this club,” Flick stated, emphasizing the importance of stability as a key factor for success. Barcelona has limited financial resources for new signings; instead, they focus on developing talent from their youth academy, La Masia.
Recent Performance
- Barcelona is on a strong trajectory, losing only one of their last 11 LaLiga matches.
- In their last game, they triumphed over Copenhagen with a score of 4-1 in the Champions League.
The team showed resilience during the Champions League match, coming back from an early goal conceded. Flick believes that maintaining the right attitude will be crucial as they strive for titles this season, including LaLiga, the Copa del Rey, and the Champions League.
Match Against Elche
Barcelona travels to face Elche, who are struggling with a winless streak of four league matches. In contrast, Barcelona’s recent form is impressive, with significant victories and a consistent scoring streak.
Key Players
- Elche – Alvaro Rodriguez: In the current LaLiga season, he has recorded eight goals (four goals and four assists).
- Barcelona – Dani Olmo: He has netted five goals in his last five league games, contributing to Barcelona’s unbeaten record in such matches.
Match Predictions
Historically, Barcelona has dominated their encounters with Elche. Currently, they have won 18 of their last 21 league matches against Elche, including their last nine meetings. Barcelona has maintained an unbeaten streak in their last 10 visits to Elche’s home ground, securing seven wins and three draws.
Elche’s recent home performance shows they have only lost one of their last 15 matches at home, which included a draw against Barcelona in previous matches. However, experts currently favor Barcelona to win the upcoming game, with a win probability rated at 67% compared to Elche’s 14.9% chance.
Conclusion
As Barcelona prepares for the clash with Elche, Hansi Flick remains positive about the team’s stability and future. The emphasis on developing homegrown talent and maintaining a strong team atmosphere positions Barcelona as a formidable opponent in the league.
