Flick won't look ahead to Atleti as Leganes looms
Hansi Flick wants Barcelona to be "100 per cent focused" on its showdown with Leganes, and not distracted by next weekend's visit of the in-form Atletico Madrid.
The Blaugrana have stumbled in recent weeks, winning just one of their past five domestic games, while seeing their lead at LaLiga's summit reduced to two points.
Flick's side will look to get back on track against another side with only one victory from five league outings in 17th-place Leganes.
Barca then concludes 2024 next weekend with a blockbuster clash against Atletico, which has won each of its past 10 matches across all competitions.
But Flick has called for concentration from his side.
"Leganes is [on Monday AEDT] and we are not thinking beyond that," Flick said.
"You have to make decisions with the players. I have told the team that everything depends on us, on whether we play 100 per cent concentrated.
"All teams are looking for our weakness and will fight to find it. I want us to be 100 per cent focused, with respect for the opponent, but we must play our game with our style."
Barca has had several injuries to contend with this season and recently welcomed back the likes of Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres.
Flick revealed defender Ronald Araujo could make his first appearance of the campaign against Leganes, having been an unused substitute for the midweek UEFA Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund.
"What I have in mind is that he plays the first minutes of the season. I'm not sure if he'll be in the starting 11," Flick, who will serve the first of his two-match touchline ban after his red card against Real Betis last weekend, added.
"Maybe, he will be in the 11, but if he is not, he will play later. He's ready. After an injury, it is normal that it takes a while to reach the highest level. We love that, little by little, [players] are coming back."
