Eventually falling to a 3-0 loss at the hands of Le Mans, Laurent Guyot's side will be desperate to get their play-off charge back on track. Knowing that they can move within touching distance of the top-five here, the Reds have lost just one of their previous eight Ligue 2 appearances - a run that stems back to a 2-1 defeat against Reims on January 3rd.
KV Mechelen are seeking an immediate response here. Nevertheless, while Frederik Vanderbiest's side might have failed to make it three consecutive Pro League victories last time out, the Antwerp-based outfit should find the mood in their camp at a continued high. Sat in the driving seat to claim a top-six finish among Belgium's elite in 2026, the former Cercle Brugge boss has seen his potential European chasers receive plenty of plaudits this season.
In a team like Barça, at this level and with so many competitions, it's important to have competition within the squad. This makes the players improve. What Ferran and Lewy are doing is good for the team. What I've seen in the last four weeks has delighted me. Ferran is playing at a very high level. The quality of training is different from what it was two months ago. This is the level at Barça. If we train at this level, we can improve; that's the key.
