Turning his focus back to domestic duties, Flick warned his players about the threat posed by Villarreal. He recalled their previous encounter as a fortunate victory and demanded total concentration to avoid unnecessary mistakes. The manager is pushing for a flawless performance, highlighting that maintaining their lead at the top of the table requires an unrelenting, aggressive approach game after game.
"If you are winning, it is one game less. For me, the important thing is that we do our job," Flick explained. "We remember the last game in Villarreal, it was a lucky victory. We must not make unnecessary mistakes and play our style." Emphasising the mindset required to secure the league title, he delivered a clear directive: "We can improve, and we have to do it. We have to win, win, and win."