Barcelona, having already secured the La Liga title, suffered an unexpected defeat in the latest round. The Catalans lost 0-1 away to Alaves.
This match held no decisive importance for the 'Blaugrana' in terms of the league table, as Hans-Dieter Flick's side had already clinched the championship. However, the team had another symbolic and major goal: to finish the season with 100 points.
Before the match, Flick spoke about this very goal. However, after the defeat to Alaves, Barcelona's chance to reach the 100-point mark vanished. Currently, the Catalans have 91 points after 36 rounds.
Nevertheless, the German coach did not make a big drama out of the defeat. He emphasized that such things happen in football and the most important thing is that the team continues to work.
"We wanted to reach 100 points in the championship, but that is no longer possible. That's football. Today I saw many positive aspects. We will continue working and prepare for the next game," Flick said at the press conference.
Judging by the coach's words, Barcelona is not treating this defeat as a major tragedy. The title has already been won, but the team will try to maintain its quality of play in the remaining matches.
The match against Alaves was a good lesson for the Catalans. It is natural for players to experience a mental letdown after the title is secured. But Flick wants to keep the team disciplined, active, and hungry for victory until the end of the season.
Now the task for Barcelona is simple: finish the season with dignity, monitor the players' condition, and approach the next matches seriously. For a big club, every game is a matter of prestige, even after winning the title.
In short, Barcelona will not reach the 100-point mark, but the main task of the season has been accomplished — the championship is in the bag. Flick remains calm: everything happens in football, the important thing is not to stop.
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