‘We celebrated the win, not the title’ – Hansi Flick stays focused as Barcelona close in on title

TL;DR

Barcelona's coach Hansi Flick remains focused after a 2-0 victory over Getafe, keeping them 11 points clear at the top of La Liga. He emphasized celebrating the win, not the title, as there is still work to be done.

Key points

Barcelona won 2-0 against Getafe
Hansi Flick emphasizes focus on upcoming tasks
Barcelona is 11 points clear at the top of La Liga
Players given time off before next match
Flick praises team performance and atmosphere

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Barcelona's German coach Hans-Dieter Flick (R) and Getafe's Spanish coach Jose Bordalas hug each other before the Spanish league football match between Getafe CF and FC Barcelona at the Coliseum stadium in Getafe on April 25 , 2026. (Photo by Javier SORIANO / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images Barcelona boss Hansi Flick is refusing to get carried away after seeing his team move 11 points clear at the top of the table in Spain with a 2-0 win over Getafe. The victory means that Barca are inching closer to retaining their title and going back-to-back under the German coach. Flick said his players were happy to celebrate the win after the game but insists there is still work to be done.

“We won, and that’s what we wanted: to play our game and play football. We celebrated the victory in the dressing room, but not the title. We were only focused on getting the job done today,” he told reporters.

“I’m very happy with how we played here, with and without the ball. We did very well because it’s not easy. We’ll celebrate whatever comes up at the end of the season, but not today. We were good on all those long balls, and the team was very focused and played very well.”

“We have the quality and the confidence to play against this team, which is essential. We’ve shown that on the pitch from the very first moment. In recent days, I’ve seen a great atmosphere, positive feelings, and things are improving. I’m very happy for the club and the fans.” Flick has now given his players a couple of days off to rest and relax before they return to training in midweek to prepare for their next game against .

Q&A

What did Hansi Flick say after Barcelona's win over Getafe?

Hansi Flick stated that while the team celebrated the victory, they are focused on the tasks ahead and not the title yet.

How many points clear is Barcelona at the top of La Liga?

Barcelona is currently 11 points clear at the top of La Liga following their win against Getafe.

Who will Barcelona play next after their match against Getafe?

Barcelona's next match is against Osasuna after a couple of days off for the players.