Hansi Flick’s plan to lead Barcelona to top spot in La Liga before 2026 – report | OneFootball

Coming into the final international break of the year, defending champions of La Liga, Barcelona, are currently trailing Real Madrid by three points.

It hasn’t been the best of seasons for the Catalans, who have struggled with injuries, with key players such as Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Raphinha and Joan Garcia, among others, having faced time on the sidelines.

But it appears Hansi Flick has a plan to mend the problems and has set a clear goal at Barcelona before the year ends.

Hansi Flick’s goal at Barcelona by end of 2025

According to AS, Flick wants to end the year by snatching the lead from Real Madrid at the top of the league table.

The Barcelona coach has been planning and strategising the road ahead during the course of this international break. He has been waiting for months for the return of his best players to execute the next phase of his strategy.

Flick wants Barcelona back in top. (Photo by Judit Cartiel/Getty Images)

The major breakthrough is the imminent availability of the injured stars. Flick is confident he can count on Lamine, Raphinha and Joan Garcia after the international break.

Pedri is also nearing a return after an almost miraculous recovery from his left hamstring injury suffered in El Clasico. He could rejoin the squad for the Athletic match, or the following one against Chelsea in London at the latest.

Moreover, Barcelona have a more favourable schedule compared to Real Madrid. The club have three consecutive home games (Athletic, Alaves, and Atletico Madrid), where they have maintained a perfect winning record this season.

In sharp contrast, Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid will play all three of their immediate fixtures away from the Bernabeu (Elche, Girona, and Athletic).

Keeping these factors in mind, Flick is confident Barcelona can reclaim their lead at the top of the league table.