4-3 by the end.<\/a><\/p>\nAfter surviving some late Madrid pressure, Barcelona know victory against Espanyol on Thursday will secure a 28th league crown. Defeat for Madrid against Mallorca on Wednesday would do the job for them.<\/p>\n
Four Clasico victories in the same season – only the second time that has ever happened – highlights the marvelous job Hansi Flick has done since replacing Xavi as manager last summer.<\/p>\n
A team who not too long ago lacked identity and belief now have both in abundance, even if they don’t do things the easy way.<\/p>\n
With young players including Lamine Yamal, Pedri and Pau Cubarsi enjoying stellar campaigns, the Blaugrana look well equipped to fight on all fronts for years to come.<\/p>\n
After a quite opening period on Sunday, Flick’s attack picked Madrid apart with their relentless pressing and ruthless finishing.<\/p>\n
Defence remains a concern, and despite his loyalty to a high-line system, Flick pledged to work on it.<\/p>\n
“I think this journey that we started last year, it’s not over – I know that we have to improve a lot in defence,” he said.<\/p>\n
“It has nothing to do with the back four. When we make mistakes, Real have fantastic offensive players.”<\/p>\n
Speaking to Movistar Plus, Yamal said: “It was obviously very important to win today. It’s great to have this game after the Champions League, I think it’s already forgotten.<\/p>\n
“Suffering is what makes you strong and what teaches you to correct the mistakes you make.<\/p>\n
“It’s been a difficult year; we haven’t been able to be in our stadium… In the end, I told my mother, the Champions League is every year. We’ll keep trying.<\/p>\n
“It was very important to win today to get closer to the league title. We are delighted.”<\/p>\n
Victory means Barcelona have a seven-point advantage over second-placed Real Madrid with three games remaining. They are almost there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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