After a tragic defeat by Inter Milan in the semi -finals of the Champions League, there was a very real possibility of the collapse of the Barcelona season.
In recent seasons, perhaps. It was possible to reduce three times a potential victory in the solo cup in the brand not long ago, given the club's struggles inside and outside the stadium in recent years.
But this is a new Barcelona.
After leaving 2-0 in Clasico on Sunday against Sagittarius Real Madrid-the third time in four games they did-Barcelona chanted again to lead 4-2 in the first half, 4-3 by the end.
After survived some of the late pressure in Madrid, Barcelona knows victory against Espanyol on Thursday, he will secure the twenty -eighth league crown. Madrid's defeat against Mallorca on Wednesday will perform the mission to them.
Four victories in Clasico in the same season – the second time that it had ever happened – the wonderful function of Hansi Felk has been replaced by its replacement as a manager last summer.
The team that has been lacking in identity and faith for a long time now has an abundance, even if they did not do things in an easy way.
With young players including Lamine Yamal, Pedri and Pau CuParsi they enjoy great campaigns, Blaugrana looks well equipped to fight on all fronts for years to come.
After a complete opening period on Sunday, the Flick Madrid attack chose to press unnecessary and harsh finishing.
Defense is still a source of concern, and despite loyalty to the high line system, Flick pledged to work on it.
“I think this journey that we started last year has ended yet – I know that we must improve a lot of defense,” he said.
“It has nothing to do with the four back. When we make mistakes, it is great offensive players.”
Speaking to Movistar Plus, Yamal said: “It is clear that it is very important to win today. It is great that you have this game after the Champions League, I think it has already forgotten.
“Suffering is what makes you strong and what teaches you to correct the mistakes you make.
“It was a difficult year; we could not be in our stadium … in the end, I told my mother, the Champions League every year. We will continue to try.
“It was very important to win today to get close to the league title. We are happy.”
Victory means that Barcelona has the advantage of seven points on Real Madrid second place with three games remaining. They are almost there.
