Barcelona is on the brink of clinching the La Liga title, with coach Hansi Flick surprisingly choosing to watch a magic show rather than Real Madrid's crucial match tonight that could confirm his team's championship. Barca's 2-1 victory over Osasuna on 2/5 extended their lead over Real to 14 points. With only four rounds remaining, the Catalan club could secure the title if Real fails to win their match against Espanyol at RCDE Stadium tonight.
Flick explicitly stated his intention not to follow Real's game. "No, trust me, I won't be watching Real," he said after the Osasuna victory. "Perhaps I'll go with my wife to see El Mago Pop, a famous magician in Barcelona." He added that he would get updates via the team's group chat: "I'll check WhatsApp to see what happens. Then I'll know if it's good news. I'll wait."
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Coach Hansi Flick during Barca's 2-1 win over Osasuna on matchday 34 of La Liga at El Sadar, Pamplona, Spain on 2/5/2026. Photo: Sports |
El Mago Pop, whose real name is Antonio Diaz Cascajosa, is a renowned Spanish magician. He is recognized as the highest-grossing European magician globally, famous for his show "Nada Es Imposible" (Nothing Is Impossible). His career includes successful Broadway performances and TV shows on Discovery, attracting millions of viewers.
The critical 2-1 win at El Sadar saw Barca decide the match in the final 10 minutes, thanks to goals from Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres. Although Osasuna managed to pull one back in the 88th minute through Raul Garcia, creating a tense finish, it was not enough to prevent Barca from extending their La Liga winning streak to 10 matches.
Despite being on the verge of victory, Flick maintained a cautious stance. "It's not time to talk about the championship yet. Maybe tomorrow, or next week when we play Real," he remarked. He praised the team's defensive effort against a strong opponent, stating, "Today we did our job well, especially our defensive ability against a strong opponent in crossing situations. The whole team gave their best effort, and now we're just waiting for the decisive moment."
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Lewandowski and Barca players celebrate after the match. Photo: FC Barcelona |
Looking ahead, striker Robert Lewandowski expressed his ambition for Barca to win all four remaining matches, against Real, Alaves, Betis, and Valencia respectively, aiming to reach the 100-point mark in La Liga. "I'm not sure how many points are needed to win the title, but we have four matches and must win all of them," the Polish striker stated. "It would be a great moment to win the title. Celebrating with the fans in the streets would be wonderful. But it's better not to speak until everything is official."
Hong Duy (according to ESPN, Mundo Deportivo)
