Traveling to San Sebastián has not always been a dish of good taste for FC Barcelona. In the time of Luis Enrique, Anoeta was the cursed field, the box of thunder. In recent times, the trend has reversed, but Imanol’s team always puts Barça in difficulties,
Since Flick took control of the culé team, the blaugranas have 14 wins and 2 losses. The balance is 55 goals for and 16 against. Real Sociedad is in 11th place and hopes to be able to disarm Barça and hit the table.
One step away from matching Xavi’s best streak
The Barça team achieved its sixth win in the last seven games in Belgrade. A victory tonight in San Sebastián would mark the eighth consecutive victory. This would equal the best streak of Xavi Hernández in his time on the culer bench.
Hansi Flick himself, when asked about Xavi at a press conference, stated that it is unfair to compare the work of the man from Tarrassa with his. “He trusted the young people of the house for his project and I am following the same line. It can be said that I am doing the same thing that he did,” acknowledged the German.
Furthermore, Flick has stated on several occasions that he does not like to look at the past and that he focuses on the here and now.
The Barça call-up, with an unexpected absence
Beyond what was expected, the absence of Héctor Fort on the list was surprising first thing in the morning. Shortly after, Barça announced that the player was suffering from discomfort in his sacrum and that he would be out for tonight’s game. Andrés Cuenca, youth defense, has traveled in his place.
On the other hand, Pau Cubarsí has arrived on time and will be available to lead, along with Íñigo, the Barça defense. The Girona native was a doubt after the hard blow he received against Red Star, which will force him to play with a protective mask.
Also on the list are Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo, who did not train with the group yesterday. The Egarense was absent due to an illness, while the winger also did not exercise due to overload. We’ll see if they start or if, on the contrary, Flick decides to give them a rest.
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