Hansi Flick prepares for his first ELCLASICO

Hansi Flick. c/o LALIGA

Hansi Flick took over a FC Barcelona squad that had a little bit of uncertainty last season and galvanized them enough to win all but one meeting so far in LALIGA EASPORTS.

The 59-year-old has constructed a side that has scored thirty-three goals, which is tops amongst the five major European leagues. Not bad for someone who has never managed outside the German football pyramid, and is fresh from a big victory a few days ago against his former club, Bayern Munich.

This Sunday morning, however, will be against an opponent just lurking behind in the standings. Real Madrid is just three points behind, with a potential victory vaulting them on top of the LALIGA EASPORTS table via the head-to-head tiebreaker. They also have won their last four ELCLASICO meetings.

Given how both teams have played so far, expect a back-and-forth matchup, especially with Flick's high line that has seen them concede goals in seven of the ten LALIGA EASPORTS fixtures. It will be a challenge for him to design a scheme geared to check a Real Madrid attach saw them score five teams in around thirty second half minutes midweek, including a hat trick for Vinicius.

Flick will rely on an attack that features Robert Lewandowski, Rapinha, and Lamine Yamal up front. The Polish striker has the early lead to the Pichichi with his goals. The Brazilian is fresh from a hat trick midweek, and the Spaniard is fresh from being named as a LALIGA EASPORTS Player of the Month nod.

Regardless of the outcome, it has been a good start for the German, and he has been grateful for the support he has received. Flick says, "I feel very comfortable here. I love the people here and their passion. It’s great to be at FC Barcelona. The city and the club are spectacular, and it’s so much fun to work here every day. There is a lot of support throughout the club and I notice the passion of the fans on the street too. We have a duty to give our best and that’s what we do, by working hard. We want to keep improving so that the players can reach their maximum potential."