Focus on Atlético - FC BarcelonaThis is a big week for Hansi Flick and his men, and on the first day of the last month of the year they were at the training ground to prepare for a big clash at home to Atlético Madrid in the knowledge, following Real Madrid’s draw at Girona on Sunday, they are the new league leaders.
Flick: ‘We will have to be at our best against a great team’ - FC BarcelonaHansi Flick cast his eye over Tuesday’s game against Atlético Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou in the pre-games press conference on Monday at the Ciutat Esportiva. The Barça boss is happy to be back on top of the table after Saturday’s win over Alavés but also recognised that his team will need to be at their best against Diego Simeone’s team.
FC Barcelona and Atlético Madrid: Winning points by different routes - FC BarcelonaThis Tuesday at 9pm CET, Barça face one of the real red-letter fixtures of the season: Atlético Madrid’s visit to the Spotify Camp Nou. Hansi Flick’s side host Diego Simeone’s men in this brought-forward clash that was rescheduled due to January’s Super Cup. And the visitors arrive in Barcelona in outstanding form, backed by some eye-catching numbers.
Demanding December to round off the year - FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona are looking to round off the year well to start 2026 in the best possible position. December looks to be a demanding month with six games spread across three competitions: La Liga, the Champions League and the Copa del Rey.