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Barcelona prepares for La Liga opener after title success under Flick

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Barcelona prepares for La Liga opener after title success under Flick

Summary

Barcelona kicks off the new La Liga season against Elche on Sunday. Under Hansi Flick, the team has won back-to-back league titles, with significant changes in the squad including the arrival of Rodri from Manchester City and the departure of Robert Lewandowski. The club is aiming to maintain its domestic dominance while seeking improvement in the Champions League. Flick's challenge includes restructuring the attack, particularly in the absence of Lewandowski, and finding a suitable center-forward before the transfer window closes.

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By the Numbers

•Barcelona faces Elche in their La Liga opener on Sunday.
•Hansi Flick seeks a third consecutive league title after last season's success.
•Rodri is a key addition to the squad, following Lewandowski's departure.
•Flick is working on reshaping the attack amid striker vacancy concerns.
•Competition intensifies with Real Madrid bolstering their squad under Mourinho.

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2:31 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona enter new era as Flick targets La Liga hat-trick

What they're saying

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Hansi Flick's second season at Barcelona built on the success of his first, with the German coach guiding the Catalan giants to a second straight La Liga title.The German has generally had few problems with opposing coaches during his time in Spain, but Mourinho is an expert at piling pressure on his rivals.
— Yahoo Sports

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