Real Madrid’s 3-2 victory over Leganes has erased Barcelona’s three-point lead, leaving both teams level at the top of La Liga.
Only goal difference keeps Hansi Flick’s side ahead, but that could change in an instant. With just ten matches remaining, every game carries immense weight.
Barcelona face Girona at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys this afternoon, knowing that nothing less than three points will suffice. Flick is well aware of the challenge ahead.
“We are very good, so I’m looking forward to the game,” he said. “I know it’s an important match, but every one of these last ten matches in La Liga is very important.”
Barcelona’s form suggests they are up for the fight. Their 3-0 win over Osasuna on Thursday extended their unbeaten run in 2025.
Flick’s tactical approach has given the team structure and stability while individual performances continue to shine.
Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo were all on the scoresheet last time out, and their contributions will be crucial once again.
Barcelona are entering a defining period, with a Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid and a Champions League quarter-final against Borussia Dortmund looming.
“We want to fight until the end for everything we can,” Flick added. “You can feel it in the team.”
Barcelona will take confidence from their home record. Six of their remaining ten league games will be played at Montjuic, and they have turned the stadium into a stronghold.
The expectation is clear – win every game, home and away.
Girona are struggling, but Barcelona cannot take them lightly. Michel’s side shocked them with a La Liga double last term, proving they are capable of disrupting the title race.
Barcelona responded with a 4-1 win earlier this season, but they will need the same level of intensity to avoid any surprises.
Madrid have applied the pressure. Now it is Barcelona’s turn to respond. With the finishing line in sight, every match must be treated like a final.
