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  "id": 2280636,
  "title": "Barcelona enter new era as Flick targets La Liga hat-trick",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/barcelona-enter-new-era-as-flick-targets-la-liga-hat-trick-2280636",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T02:00:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/21/barcelona-enter-new-era-as-flick-targets-la-liga-hat-trick"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2024-2025 season for Barcelona begins with a new chapter as coach Hansi Flick aims to secure his third consecutive La Liga title for the Catalan club. The German tactician brings a revamped squad to Elche on Sunday, following Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres departures. Star player Lamine Yamal, who turned 19 this year, is expected to stay in top form as he leads the attack alongside new signings Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi. Barcelona's head coach Flick expressed his ambition to compete for every major trophy, including the Champions League, which the team has not won since 2015. The addition of Rodri from Manchester City is a major boost to the team's midfield, offering control, defensive protection, and experience from winning major trophies. With Mourinho's Real Madrid back in the Catalan capital, the domestic race is set to become more intense.",
  "summary": "Barca begin their campaign at Elche on Sunday in the Spanish top flight, a day after Jose Mourinho's Los Blancos visit Espanyol in the Catalan capital.",
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        "title": "Barcelona enter new era as Flick targets La Liga hat-trick",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/barcelona-enter-new-era-as-flick-targets-la-liga-hat-trick",
        "published": "2026-08-21T02:00:11.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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