Coming out of the international break is always a test of a team’s focus and readiness.
Barcelona, in recent years, has struggled at these junctures in the season.
Hansi Flick will be well aware of the challenges on the horizon, and the shortcomings on his roster in terms of roster depth. Starting on Sunday, Barcelona will welcome Sevilla to Montjuïc, with a three-point lead on Real Madrid in the league standings.
It’s a short turnaround after that with Bayern Munich coming to town on Wednesday, followed by a trip to the Santiago Bernabéu for the first Clasico of the season on Saturday.