With only hours left before kickoff in Jeddah, Hansi Flick has made it clear that teamwork, not individual brilliance, will define Barcelona’s approach to the Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid.
Speaking ahead of the clash at King Abdullah Sports City, the Barcelona coach set the tone after his side’s emphatic semi-final display, where they swept aside Athletic Club 5-0, a performance that underlined their growing cohesion and confidence, as reported by SoftFootball.
Flick stressed that momentum alone will not decide a Clásico, insisting every final starts from zero. Barcelona’s route to the final contrasts sharply with Madrid’s tougher path, as Los Blancos edged past Atletico Madrid in a tense 2-1 semi-final to book another showdown with their rivals.
Aware of the quality awaiting his side, Flick framed the occasion as the ultimate test and motivation. As he explained before reinforcing the message directly, he wants his players to replicate the unity and intensity shown last time out.
He said:
We have to play as a team; we want to show it on the pitch, and that’s what I want to see.
The German coach repeatedly returned to the idea that finals are defined by mentality rather than labels. He rejected any talk of favourites, making it clear that respect for Real Madrid’s quality goes hand in hand with belief in his own squad.
Emphasising why the challenge excites him rather than intimidates him, Flick said:
Real Madrid have fantastic players, and there’s no better motivation.
For him, the focus remains internal, not on individual matchups or star names, but on how Barcelona express themselves collectively.
Flick also reminded reporters that the Super Cup final is one moment in a long season, but one that can set the emotional tone for what follows. While he acknowledged that winning silverware brings confidence, he insisted that performance comes first.
Reflecting on his squad’s mindset, he added:
It’s an important match; we want to show our best version. I have a good feeling.
That confidence, he explained, comes from daily work, focus, and the attitude he sees in training. The build-up was rounded off with the traditional meeting between Flick and Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso, as shared by Barcelona’s official X account. A symbolic moment ahead of the fourth consecutive Super Cup final between the rivals.
Watch the video below:
History may lean slightly in Barcelona’s favour in recent editions, but Flick’s message was consistent to the end: in a Clásico final, reputation counts for nothing once the whistle blows.
