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Flick says Barcelona will be judged on titles, not style

Barcelona are the most prolific side in Europe's top five leagues this term, but that will count for nothing if they fail to win trophies.

Hansi Flick knows Barcelona will only be remembered for any titles they win, as they seek to continue their red-hot form against Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-finals.

Barcelona are on a 20-game unbeaten run across all competitions and are the only team in Europe's top five leagues yet to lose in 2025.

They lead the way in LaLiga and are heavy favourites to overcome Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League quarter-finals later this month.

And after a chaotic 4-4 draw in the first leg of their Copa tie against Atletico, they travel to the capital on Wednesday with every chance of reaching a domestic cup final.

"I'm hungry to win titles and we're going all in," Flick said at a press conference on Tuesday. "Tomorrow's game is like a final and it's a great opportunity for us.

"We're proud of this team and how we're playing. It's not by luck that we've got this far: we deserve it. I also want to thank everyone for their work. In every situation they gave the right answer.

"Their attitude is always the same, they always give their best and never give up. The result, we'll see.

"The team has improved and I have told them that. I am grateful for what they are doing. But this is football, so what counts are the titles.

"But so far everyone is happy with the style, the game and how the players have improved. I'm happy with the team and the atmosphere in the dressing room. We have to continue like this.

"We won the Supercopa de Espana [against Real Madrid in January], but it's in the past. We want to reach the Copa final, but it won't be easy."

Barcelona's 139 goals in all competitions in 2024-25 are more than any other team from Europe's top five leagues.

But standing between them and the final is an Atletico side desperate to keep their hopes of silverware alive, having tailed off in LaLiga and gone out of the Champions League.

Barca top LaLiga on 66 points from 29 games, with champions Real Madrid in second on 63 and Atletico third on 57 after failing to win their last three games.

"It is the title that's closest for them," Flick said. "One game and they're in the final, but it's also like that for us.

"They have an experienced coach [Diego Simeone] and he knows how to win those games.

"In LaLiga there is more to come, for sure, but Atletico have a fantastic coach, they know what they're playing for and they're convinced of what they're doing. They are there until the last minute, so it will be very difficult." 

 

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