#home-advantage

#home-advantage

Barcelona's march under Hansi Flick this season has been built on a simple but ruthless principle - make home advantage untouchable. No matter the venue, no matter the circumstances, the reigning champions have turned every stadium they have called home into hostile territory for visiting sides. The numbers, the performances, and the growing belief around the squad all point to the same conclusion that Barça are laying the foundations of a title-winning campaign.

Eventually storming their way to a 7-1 romp against Lorient, the former Rennes boss has seen his squad muster seven points from their first three Ligue 1 appearances. Getting proceedings underway on August 17th with a remarkable 3-3 stalemate against Brest, Lille have found a real clinical edge in the final third. It should also be highlighted, continuing on from last season, Sunday's hosts have gained a fearsome reputation for their dominance at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.