Barcelona have already wrapped up the title, but Hansi Flick is not treating the last three league games like a formality. He said he is in “the right place”, wants to stay through 2028, and still wants Barcelona to finish on 100 points after the 2-0 win over Real Madrid sealed the league.
Why the final three games still matter
The numbers leave Flick with a real target, not a decorative one. Barcelona are on 91 points from 35 matches, which means they need nine more from Alaves away, Real Betis home and Valencia away to reach 100.
That is a strong finishing line for a side that has already built a title-winning margin. Barcelona also have a +60 goal difference, and Flick said the point total should be chased with good performances, not just by scraping over the line.
The season was built around leaders and recovery
Flick also gave a blunt explanation for why the season has been harder than the table suggests. He said it was a difficult campaign because of injuries to Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Raphinha and Frenkie de Jong, while adding that Barcelona have still conceded the fewest goals this season.
The coaches' trust in the core group has been part of that response. Flick said Pablo Gavi has lifted training since returning, calling him “the heart of the team”, while Pedri is “a leader with the ball”.
That is the clearest reason to keep an eye on the final weeks, because it is not just about the title parade. It is about whether Flick's version of Barcelona closes the league by finishing the job cleanly, with 100 points still in reach and the same squad core expected to drive the next phase too.
The Spain angle adds another layer, but it remains unfinished. A separate report says Spain are set to call up Gavi for the World Cup squad, with Luis de la Fuente due to name his 26-man group by May 30. Pau Cubarsí is also in the frame, which only underlines how much of Barcelona's present is tied to what comes next.
FAQ
Is Hansi Flick set to extend his Barcelona contract?
Flick says he is in the right place and intends to stay through 2028. The wording in the report frames it as his intention rather than a formal club announcement, so the extension is best treated as his stated plan.
Can Barcelona still reach 100 points this season?
Yes. Barcelona are on 91 points with three matches remaining, so they need nine more points to reach 100. Flick said the target is to win the three remaining matches and play well.
Will Gavi be in Spain's World Cup squad?
The report says Gavi is in line for a Spain call-up, but not that the squad has been confirmed. It also says Luis de la Fuente has until May 30 to name his 26-man World Cup squad.
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