The Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid presents a vital moment for Barcelona, not just an opportunity to win a trophy, but one of the most important junctions in their season to this point.
But unlike some of their past wins, there won’t be fireworks or bus parades or raucous celebrations if they win.
The reason for this is not that they are not passionate about what they do or are not proud of their accomplishments; it is that they are focused on something much bigger.
The players and staff at Barcelona certainly understand what is at stake in the Copa del Rey.
Winning the cup would signify their second trophy of the season (the Spanish Super Cup).
However, there is still much more to accomplish.
They are not in the business of winning cups, they are looking to achieve a historic Treble without distractions.
All reports suggest that even if Barcelona wins the Copa del Rey, the celebrations will not last long or be wild, according to Marca.
Hansi Flick has stated as much himself; they will celebrate a win, but by Monday morning will be preparing for their Champions League semi-final against Inter Milan.
The fixture congestion is relentless, and it will take one blip in concentration to jeopardise their ambitions in La Liga and Europe.
This type of method signifies the influence of Flick.
The German coach has indoctrinated his group with an ongoing mentality, embracing one game at a time and ensuring no one single victory in the interim hampers the overlying goal.
Just as fans take the streets of Barcelona to celebrate, the focus is kept in check for the players.
The Copa is the Copa, but it won’t be the key to achieving the purpose.
With the treble still possible, Barcelona is locked in.
There is still another game or two to play in a broader war of success, while this group intends to win, but not at the cost of losing the bigger picture and what matters.
For this group, the most significant celebrations will be kept for what the team ultimately hopes to accomplish next.
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