German coach Hansi Flick has marked 100 days as the head coach of Barcelona, following his appointment as the successor to Xavi Hernández.
Despite various challenges—including financial crises, the lack of significant transfers, and multiple player injuries—Flick has started his tenure with Barcelona on a high note. The team currently sits at the top of La Liga with 27 points, having secured 9 wins and just one defeat.
In the Champions League, Barcelona had an impressive 5-0 victory against Swiss club Young Boys but later suffered a 2-1 defeat against French side AS Monaco. While Flick’s achievements have been notable, some fans and analysts argue that the true test is yet to come, with critical upcoming matches on the horizon.
Attention now turns to Barcelona’s match against Bayern Munich, scheduled for tomorrow evening, followed by the highly anticipated El Clásico against Real Madrid in La Liga’s 11th round. These two games could serve as a litmus test for Flick’s success and the strength of Barcelona under his leadership. At the same time, any negative results may raise questions about the team’s performance.
This season, Flick has yet to enjoy such a healthy squad as he does now, despite some players dealing with fatigue issues, such as Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski. However, he has also regained several key stars, including Fermín López. Additionally, the newly signed goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny has joined the squad, although Flick has stated that Szczęsny will not be featured immediately.
The results of these two crucial matches may provide a clearer picture of how Flick’s Barcelona will fare moving forward and whether his leadership can continue the club’s winning momentum.