Hansi Flick isn’t just thinking about the next match; he’s already setting his sights on another hundred games as Barcelona’s head coach. As he hits a big milestone against Villarreal, Flick opened up about what’s ahead, what it takes to face tough Champions League opponents like Newcastle, and how he’s steering the club through its current leadership shuffle. One thing’s clear: he’s demanding a winning mentality every single day.

Flick has no plans to slow down. As he gets close to his hundredth game with Barcelona, he sounds like a man who wants to stick around for a while. Looking back on his time so far, he talked about just how much this job means to him and how much he loves living in the city, working with this group of players, and seeing how far they’ve come.

“It’s a huge honour to reach this many games,” Flick told reporters. “Coaching here was always a dream, and I genuinely enjoy every single day, whether it’s with the players or the fans. Why not go for another hundred? The weather’s amazing, I love my work, and honestly, everyone should feel proud of what this team’s achieved.”

But the talk quickly turned to Europe. After drawing Newcastle United in the Champions League round of 16, Flick wasted no time shutting down any sense of relief at avoiding teams like Paris Saint-Germain. He knows the competition only gets harder from here, and he’s not about to underestimate anyone – not Newcastle, not Atletico Madrid, not Tottenham.

“Every match counts. I’m not celebrating missing PSG; we respect every opponent,” Flick said. “Everyone’s desperate to reach the final, and Newcastle’s no different. There aren’t any easy games left. If we advance, facing Atletico or Tottenham is just as tough. It’s a great opportunity, but you have to respect everyone.”

Back in Spain, Flick’s attention is squarely on Villarreal. He warned his squad that the last time they met, Barcelona was lucky to walk away with a win. That’s not good enough this time. He wants more focus, fewer mistakes, and the kind of intensity it takes to stay on top.

“If we win, that’s one less game to worry about. The main thing is just doing our job,” Flick explained. “Last time in Villarreal, we got a bit lucky. We can’t afford mistakes; we have to play our game.” And he made his expectations brutally clear: “We can get better, and we have to. We need to win, win, and win again.”

Marcus Rashford looks set for a Premier League return this summer, even if Barcelona decide to keep him. Barcelona always liked the idea behind Rashford’s loan deal. They saw a chance to buy him and, if needed, sell him on right away to help with their own money troubles.

That’s from La Liga insider Guillem Balague, who’s been digging into what Barcelona’s actually thinking. Rashford, now 28, surprised a lot of people with his performances in Spain. Suddenly, that £26 million option to buy him looks like a steal.

Manchester United didn’t expect Barcelona to try to push the price down even more. But for Barcelona, saving a bit now could mean a bigger payday later, especially if another Premier League club decides they want Rashford while the window’s still open.

“It was a loan because Barcelona couldn’t pay up front, but at £30 million, if Rashford did well, they’d pay it,” Balague told MEN Sport. “They hoped their finances would be stable enough not to haggle, but Deco talked to people at Aston Villa and United, and both were surprised United let Rashford go for just £30 million at 27. Barcelona saw their chance.”

There were a couple of options for Barcelona: if Rashford impressed, they’d keep him. Or, they could buy him anyway and sell him back to the Premier League for a profit; he’s still a big name there. But Rashford wanted to stay, and the club only recently made up its mind.

Barcelona holds the exclusive right to buy Rashford for £26 million. They were also hoping his Premier League suitors might pay a premium after watching him shine in Spain.

Now, all signs point to Barcelona wanting to keep him. It’s rare to get a player of his ability, at this point in his career, for such a reasonable fee.

That’s even more true given Barcelona’s financial headaches right now. The Camp Nou renovation bills are still hanging over them. As Kieran Maguire told MEN Sport back in December, Barcelona’s summer spending could depend on something like winning the Champions League. That’s how tight things are.

If Barcelona do decide to sell Rashford, the price could still undercut what United would ask from a domestic rival. So a club like Aston Villa, where Rashford spent the back half of the 2024/25 season, might want to check in on Barcelona’s terms.

Rashford really turned things around during his loan at Villa. Unai Emery found a way to get the best out of him after things soured under Ruben Amorim at United. Rashford became a key player in Villa’s Champions League run.

In the end, Villa didn’t trigger the £40 million option in his contract. But now, a year later, there’s a chance for them or any Premier League team to sign him for a similar amount, maybe even less, with Barcelona making a healthy profit.

Balague, whose latest book “Rise of the Villains" dives into Emery’s work at Villa, says Barcelona always kept the idea of a quick sale in their back pocket if Rashford wasn’t the right fit. But now, with Rashford’s form for Barcelona, that sort of quick flip seems a lot less likely.

“Now they want to keep him,” Balague added. “They’re hoping to bring the price down from £26 million, but United won’t budge on that. And in the coming years”