According to reports, Flick believes that this overconfidence could be Barcelona’s biggest enemy in this crucial match, while Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid’s coach, is strengthening the midfield to save his team.

There is no doubt that Barcelona is currently superior to Real Madrid and is the favorite to win the first major final of the season against their eternal rival. The team is in much better physical condition, tactically more cohesive, and has defeated Real Madrid with high scores in their two direct encounters this season. These objective facts have been discussed in Barcelona’s dressing room, creating a wave of excitement among the fans ahead of the match.

In Barcelona’s camp, there is great confidence in victory, with some even believing it could be an easy win. However, Flick does not share this view. He believes that Barcelona’s main enemy is excessive optimism and false confidence in a 90-minute game where anything can happen. Flick knows that Real Madrid, despite their Champions League failure, has the ability to bounce back in critical moments and should not be underestimated.

For such an important match, there is no need to motivate the players. They are well aware of the significance of this game, and for many of them, this is their first opportunity to win a major title in a final that will attract global attention. The key to success is controlling excessive excitement and avoiding the notion that such matches can be won without serious effort.

Barcelona has performed admirably so far, but if Real Madrid lifts the trophy, all these efforts will be in vain. Flick has warned his players that the only thing they should fear is themselves. He believes that if Barcelona plays as they usually do, Real Madrid will have little chance.

Perhaps Real Madrid’s only hope depends on a potential slip-up from Barcelona, not on the quality of football they can display at La Cartuja Stadium. Real Madrid has looked tired and exhausted in recent weeks, and Ancelotti has resorted to the same tactical setup as last season’s Champions League: using four midfielders and only two central strikers. He knows that if they go all-out offensively without defensive contributions, the result could be disastrous.