Barcelona coach Hansi Flick emphasizes the team's focus on Real Madrid, not Kylian Mbappé, ahead of the Spanish Supercopa final in Saudi Arabia. Despite Mbappé's potential return, Flick remains steadfast in his strategy, prioritizing the upcoming match against Real Madrid. He highlights the team's recent success, including a nine-game winning streak and a strong defensive record, and expresses confidence in their ability to adapt and compete against one of the world's best teams.
Flick acknowledges Mbappé's exceptional form and goal-scoring prowess, but emphasizes the importance of maintaining their own philosophy and playing style. He notes that their focus is on the upcoming match against Real Madrid, not the individual player. The coach also mentions that the team has been successful in adapting to different challenges, and he expresses satisfaction with their current situation and performance.
The Supercopa final marks a significant moment in the season, as the last four winners have gone on to win LaLiga. Barcelona, on a nine-game winning streak and with a nearly fully fit squad, enters the match with confidence. Long-term absentees Gavi and Andreas Christensen are the only confirmed absences, while Lamine Yamal is ready to start after returning to the bench in the semifinal win over Athletic Club.
