Hansi Flick has made one thing crystal clear: he's done his homework, and now it's time for a night out.
After Barcelona's gritty 2-1 victory over Osasuna on Saturday night, the Blaugrana boss is keeping his eyes on the stage—not the television. With the Catalan giants now holding a staggering 14-point lead over Real Madrid with only four matches remaining, a second La Liga title is practically in the bag. But Flick isn't sweating the details.
"I won't watch the game tomorrow. I don't pay attention to these things," Flick told reporters with a relaxed smile. "The important thing was to win today, not what happens tomorrow. The important thing was to get the job done."
And what a job it's been. Barcelona's relentless consistency has turned the title race into a procession. If Real Madrid stumble against Espanyol on Sunday, the champagne corks will pop early. But even that scenario won't keep Flick glued to his sofa. Instead, the German coach revealed he's planning a very different kind of show: "I think tomorrow is the last day," he said, hinting at plans to catch El Mago Pop—Barcelona's famous magician—in action. Yes, the man who has conjured up a title-winning machine is swapping tactics for tricks.
Saturday's win over Osasuna wasn't pretty, but it was effective. A stubborn first half gave way to a second-half surge, with Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres stepping up to deliver the decisive goals. Flick praised his squad's resilience: "Very happy for the team, for the club, for the fans. It was a very difficult match, especially in the first half. The team is happy. The second half was better. The changes were because Gavi had a yellow card; with Rashford we were looking for speed."
With the finish line in sight, Barcelona's players are buzzing. The question now is simple: would you rather celebrate tomorrow night after a Madrid slip-up, or save the party for next weekend's El Clasico? Either way, Flick has already earned his night off.
