Article by Mihai Șovei – Published Saturday, January 24, 2026, 2:59 p.m. / Updated Saturday, January 24, 2026 3:00 p.m.
After in the previous round of La Liga, Barcelona's long winning streak was interrupted due to the defeat by Real Sociedad (1-2), now the Spanish champions will try to achieve a new success. On Sunday, from 17:15, the team will play at home against Oviedo, which is in last place in the ranking.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick addressed several topics at the press conference, including the club's board elections in March.
Hansi Flick: “It is important for the club to have stability”
About the match with Oviedo:
We're playing at home again and that's good, we want to win. The question is how we will approach the match, because in the last games Oviedo opened the scoring first. We have to be careful from the very beginning.
Elections for the presidency of the club:
The president spoke to me. The good news is that the election will be held as soon as possible. However, this does not affect the team. We are professionals, we have to play football, to be successful. We will focus on our responsibilities and always play at our best.
Relationship with Joan Laporta:
I think in the last year and a half there have been many changes for the better. We don't invest that much money, but we make the right decisions regarding the players who have come and we offer opportunities for footballers from “La Masia” to develop and grow. This is a very good situation. It is important for the club to have stability. We'll see what happens. The members choose the future of the club and I hope we go in the right direction.
How will you vote in the elections:
Honestly, I know one or two of the candidates. But now, I'm focused on my work. When the time comes, I will decide who to vote for.
Gavi's Return:
I see him almost every day. He is training and improving a lot. It also strengthens physically and progresses. The best thing for him is to be patient and calm. He must go step by step and not take two steps at once, not to rush. Gavi has a long career ahead of him. The important thing is that when he returns, everything goes well.
La Liga standings
