Flick Demands Barcelona Focus as Unbeaten Real Betis Await

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has told his side to put Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid out of their minds before Saturday’s demanding La Liga trip to Real Betis.

The league leaders travel to La Cartuja in Seville to face the third-placed side, with Manuel Pellegrini’s team still unbeaten at home this season. Flick wants Barcelona’s attention fixed solely on taking three points from a difficult domestic fixture.

Quick facts

• Barcelona visit third-placed Real Betis at La Cartuja on Saturday.
• Betis have not lost a home match this season.
• Flick warned Barcelona not to look ahead to Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid.
• Lamine Yamal has been praised by Flick, who said the teenager’s playing time must be managed.
• Barcelona head to Seville as La Liga leaders.

Flick said the prospect of major matches against PSG and Real Madrid must not distract his players from the task in Seville. Barcelona intend to deal with Betis first before shifting their focus to European competition and the forthcoming Clásico.

The Barcelona manager expects a confident and improved Betis side under Pellegrini. He pointed to their perfect home record and the quality of players capable of deciding duels individually.

“They are full of confidence and have won all of their home games,” Flick said. “They have excellent players in one-versus-one situations. Their progress over recent years has been remarkable.”

Flick also backed Barcelona to meet the occasion, saying his squad had already shown it could handle demanding challenges. A result in Seville would strengthen the leaders’ position while preserving momentum across competitions.

Lamine Yamal will again be central to Barcelona’s plans after a strong run of form. Flick described the winger as a special talent, while stressing that the teenager’s workload needs careful control.

“We need to manage his minutes, but what matters is that he enjoys playing,” Flick said. “That is the situation now, and I do not want to disrupt it.”

With important players returning to fitness, Barcelona arrive with growing options. However, Flick’s message is clear: the immediate test is Betis, not the fixtures that follow.