Following Barcelona’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Osasuna, Hansi Flick opted for a blend of confidence and humor when asked about his rivals. With the La Liga title now mathematically within reach, the German tactician made it clear that his Sunday afternoon plans do not involve tuning in to watch Real Madrid face Espanyol.

In a press conference snippet shared by Fabrizio Romano, Flick was blunt about his lack of interest in the proceedings at the RCDE Stadium.

The “WhatsApp” Strategy

When questioned on whether he would be monitoring the Real Madrid result—which could officially crown Barcelona as champions today—Flick responded:

“I will not be watching Real Madrid, that’s not for me. If anything happens, they’ll let me know in our WhatsApp group.”

While the comment drew laughter from the press room, it highlighted Flick’s “internal-only” focus. By delegating the “scouting” to his staff and the notification to a group chat, Flick underscored the calm atmosphere currently surrounding the league leaders.

The Path to the Title

Barcelona’s win at El Sadar, powered by goals from Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, extended their winning streak to 10 games and moved them 14 points clear of Real Madrid.

  • The Sunday Scenario: If Real Madrid fails to win (draws or loses) against Espanyol today, Barcelona are officially La Liga champions.
  • The Clásico Scenario: Should Alvaro Arbeloa’s side manage to secure three points in Catalonia, the title race moves to May 10, where Barcelona can wrap up the trophy by simply avoiding defeat against Real Madrid at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.

RMxtra Verdict: Psychological Warfare or Genuine Calm?

Flick’s refusal to watch the game is a classic display of “big team” mentality. By acting as though the result is secondary to his own team’s performance, he piles the pressure back onto a Real Madrid side that is already struggling for form and missing Kylian Mbappé.

For Madridistas, the “WhatsApp” remark adds a bit of sting to a difficult season. Whether Flick is watching or not, all eyes in Madrid will be on Alvaro Arbeloa to see if he can delay the Blaugrana celebrations for at least one more week.