That was hot on the heels of a 4-0 humiliation by Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, arguably Barca's worst performance since Flick's arrival. Since Flick arrived Barca have played an ultra-attacking style with a high defensive line, leading to a lot of high-scoring games. Player to watch: Isi PalazonRayo Vallecano forward Palazon impressed in the 3-0 win over Atletico Madrid last weekend, without getting on the scoresheet. 9 - Real Madrid matches since Alvaro Arbeloa's arrival, and the team have scored in each of them. FixturesFriday (all times GMT)Athletic Bilbao v Elche (2000)SaturdayReal Sociedad v Real Oviedo (1300), Real Betis v Rayo Vallecano (1515), Osasuna v Real Madrid (1730), Atletico Madrid v Espanyol (2000)SundayGetafe v Sevilla (1300), Barcelona v Levante (1515), Celta Vigo v Mallorca (1730), Villarreal v Valencia (2000)MondayAlaves v Girona (2000)

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 20, 2026 07:23 UTC