Hansi Flick has stated that Barcelona's defending has reached "another level" after a strong run of results lifted confidence across the squad ahead of their Champions League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt tonight.
Real Madrid lost ground to La Liga leaders Barcelona on Sunday after an unexpected home defeat, while Valencia were held to a 1-1 draw by Sevilla.
Forward Ferran Torres bagged a hat-trick in Barcelona's entertaining 5-3 win over Real Betis at Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla in LaLiga on Saturday.
Hansi Flick has urged Barcelona to maintain their momentum as they travel to Sevilla to face Real Betis, and the German has used the build-up to highlight the growing influence of Eric Garcia.
Joan Laporta has reignited the tension between Barcelona and Real Madrid after declaring that Los Blancos "represent power", while insisting Barcelona stand for "freedom".
Raphinha has firmly closed the door on any exit from FC Barcelona for the foreseeable future after putting pen to paper on a new deal that keeps him at the club until June 2028.