Flick made it clear that Barcelona still want to finish strongly at home despite the emotional backdrop surrounding the occasion.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s always important to have goals, and one of them is to win every home game.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re up against a very strong side that has been consistent in recent seasons and boasts players of great individual quality.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt won\u2019t be an easy match, but we want to end the season at the Camp Nou with a win\u201d<\/p>\n
Special farewell plans for Lewandowski<\/p>\n
The Barcelona coach also confirmed that Lewandowski will start the match as part of his farewell appearance at the Camp Nou.<\/p>\n
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Lewandowski will leave Barcelona at the end of the season. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
While discussing the striker\u2019s departure and Barcelona\u2019s plans moving forward, Flick stated:<\/p>\n
\u201cRobert deserves a special send-off and will start tomorrow; he\u2019s earned it. We have time to work on how to cover his departure, and there will be a time to look at the transfer market.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAs for next season, we still don\u2019t know what will happen, but we\u2019re considering various options.\u201d<\/p>\n
The German manager then reflected emotionally on the relationship he has shared with Lewandowski over the years and revealed that the striker has already privately said goodbye to the dressing room.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve spoken about it and he\u2019s already said his goodbyes to the team. It\u2019s been a very important spell for him at Barcelona.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve been working with Robert for four years; we\u2019ve won nine titles together and it\u2019s been a privilege to share this journey.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s a great professional, always striving to perform at the highest level, and he\u2019s also been a role model for the younger players. Now we\u2019ll have to start rebuilding the team.\u201d<\/p>\n
Flick continued by highlighting the impact Lewandowski has had beyond goals and performances.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s an example to us all. He\u2019s always given his all, and it\u2019s been a privilege to work with him and see the effort he puts in every day.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s more, he\u2019s always been there during the toughest times.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Barcelona coach also briefly addressed possible exits during the summer transfer window, stating,<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t think there will be any more departures, although in football you can never rule anything out.\u201d<\/p>\n
About the match<\/p>\n
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Frenkie de Jong will be unavailable tomorrow. (Photo by Angel Martinez\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the German manager also confirmed that there will be changes to the lineup against Betis while providing updates on several players.<\/p>\n
\u201cTomorrow we will see a different team from the one that played in Vitoria.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cFrenkie won\u2019t be available because he\u2019s not feeling well and that\u2019s already been decided.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAs for Rashford, we still have to wait and see, although there\u2019s a chance he might be with us.\u201d<\/p>\n
Flick additionally revealed that Andreas Christensen could receive minutes during the match.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe plan is for him to get a few minutes tomorrow. We assessed him in the last match, although you always have to manage each game as it unfolds.\u201d<\/p>\n
The goalkeeping situation\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finally, the Barcelona manager clarified the goalkeeping situation and explained why Joan Garcia will start.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe decision has nothing to do with the Zamora Trophy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe important thing is to manage Joan\u2019s playing time. Szczesny deserved to play the last match and tomorrow it will be Joan Garcia\u2019s turn.\u201d<\/p>\n