The Schedule Gives Barça Four Consecutive Matches Against Manageable Opponents Before El Clásico. Hansi Flick has done the math to be champion.
The goal is to earn the 12 possible points against Leganés, Celta, Mallorca, and Valladolid. In the Barça locker room, they are convinced that, then, a victory over Real Madrid in El Clásico would automatically mean the title.
The difference separating both teams is 4 points. With the added value that in case of a tie, the goal average will favor Barça. Unless Real Madrid wins 0-5 at Montjuïc.
Hansi Flick's Plans
With El Clásico already played, nine points will remain in dispute, which means that if Barça manages to finish El Clásico with that difference (9 points), they would automatically be champions.
The plan is to win everything against manageable opponents and wait for Real Madrid to drop four points in their next four commitments.
The first, in Vitoria against Alavés, who are fighting for survival. The second at home against Athletic Bilbao, who are fighting for the Champions League. The third in Getafe and the fourth against Celta at home.
At Barça, they trust that this irregular Real Madrid under Ancelotti will drop the four points they need in these four matches. This way, a victory in El Clásico would give the title to Barça.
These are Hansi Flick's plans, who wants to wrap up the league tournament as soon as possible to focus on the Champions League.
FC Barcelona's Schedule
Away: Leganés. Saturday, April 12 at 9:00 p.m.
Home: Celta. Saturday, April 19 at 4:15 p.m.
Home: Mallorca. Tuesday, April 22 at 9:30 p.m.
Away: Valladolid
Home: Real Madrid
Away: Espanyol
Home: Villarreal
Away: Athletic
Real Madrid's Schedule
Away: Alavés. Sunday, April 13 at 4:15 p.m.
Home: Athletic. Sunday, April 20 at 9:00 p.m.
Away: Getafe. Wednesday, April 23 at 9:30 p.m.
Home: Celta de Vigo
Away: Barcelona
Home: Mallorca
Away: Sevilla
Home: Real Sociedad