Barcelona and Hansi Flick extend their relationship until 2028

The German signed until 2028 after two seasons with five titles out of a possible eight.

Publicado 19 mayo, 2026 el 19 de mayo a las 10:31 | 2 mins reading |1,309 vistas | por Miguel Torres

Barcelona and Hansi Flick agreed to renew the German coach’s contract until 2028, with the possibility of an additional year. The club defined him as “the architect of a winning Barça” and confirmed the signing this Monday.

“In just two seasons, Hansi Flick has expanded his legacy at FC Barcelona with titles, records and a clear commitment to the future,” said the institution. “The German coach wants to continue writing pages of success.”

Flick, 61, has five of eight possible titles since his arrival in May 2024 to replace Xavi Hernández: two Leagues, two Spanish Super Cups and one Copa del Rey. The only thing pending is the Champions League.

Last week, after winning the second consecutive League, he had already anticipated his desire to continue. “For me it is a pleasure to continue this journey,” he said, quoted by the club’s media. “We want to win more titles and we also dream of the Champions League. We are working for it.”

And he added: “My hunger is even greater. I want to continue achieving things and win more titles.”

Before Barça, Flick coached Bayern Munich and the German national team. He has stated that he does not plan to return to training after his time at the Catalan club.

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Chivas without excuses: Luis Romo demands the title

Luis Romo assures that Chivas must be champion and that the excuses are over.

Publicado 16 minutes ago el 23 de julio a las 15:27 | 2 mins reading

Last tournament, Chivas left a bitter taste when they were eliminated by Cruz Azul in the semifinals. The team arrived depleted by the absence of five called up to the Mexican National Team. Now, with the full squad and new reinforcements, the message is clear.

“We have to be champions… the objectives are no longer to reach the Liguilla, it is no longer the first places, it is no longer to get to the semifinals. Today is completely the championship,” declared Luis Romo.

The midfielder was one of those selected and knows that there are no more excuses. The additions seek to strengthen the team. “Something very big is being created. The only objective is to win,” he added.

Despite the clear goals, Romo acknowledged that they must improve. In the debut of Apertura 2026, Chivas fell at home against Toluca with a very poor display.

“We have to improve, learn a lot from that game, because again Toluca makes us pay with that hierarchy of a team that has been champion,” he said.

For the red and white captain, teams like the Red Devils are the ideal parameter. “To be champions and really compete, those are the rivals we have to beat.”

Romo concluded: “We want to be champions, but we have to grow, be more forceful, decisive, stop making mistakes. The only objective is to win. We don’t think about anything other than going step by step.”

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Xolos vs León: duel of the needy on the border

Xolos receives León in search of its second consecutive victory in the Apertura 2025.

Publicado 40 minutes ago el 23 de julio a las 15:03 | 2 mins reading

Xolos vs León: duel of the needy on the border

The Xolos de Tijuana return to action this Friday when they host León at the Caliente Stadium. The match corresponds to Matchday 2 of Apertura 2025.

In their debut, the border team beat Tigres 3-1, taking advantage of the rival’s mistakes. For their part, the Panzas Verdes fell 2-3 at home against Atlas and will seek to get back on track.

The words of Sebastián Abreu

The Xolos coach, Sebastián Abreu, highlighted in a press conference his satisfaction with the three points against Tigres. “We are happy for the victory, but we know that there are things to improve, such as the dead ball. In football, winning is much easier,” said the strategist.

Balanced track record

The history between both teams is even. They have faced each other 39 times: 15 wins for each and 9 draws. However, Xolos has won three of the last four duels.

Recent performance

León’s main challenge is to stabilize its lines, after showing defensive doubts against Atlas. While Tijuana seeks to start a tournament with two victories for the first time since Apertura 2024.

The match is scheduled for this Friday at 9:00 p.m. at the Caliente Stadium. It will be broadcast on Fox, Fox One and Caliente TV.

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Second date of Apertura 2026: complete schedule

Cruz Azul arrives as leader after advancing its game. Know the schedules and channels.

Publicado 1 hour ago el 23 de julio a las 13:57 | 2 mins reading

The second date of the Apertura 2026 tournament is completed this weekend with seven matches scheduled from Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26. The original calendar was modified due to the duel for the Champion of Champions between Cruz Azul and Toluca, which will be played this Saturday.

Hence, both clubs brought forward their matches for matchday 2 last Tuesday. The results: Cruz Azul beat Puebla 2-1 and consolidated itself as leader with six points, while Toluca fell 1-2 to Pumas. With three units, Pachuca, Tijuana, Atlas, Toluca, Monterrey, Necaxa, América, Puebla and Pumas follow.

Friday, July 24

Tijuana vs León | 9:00 p.m. | FOX and FOX One
Atlante vs America | 9:00 p.m. | Azteca 7, ESPN and Disney+ Premium

Saturday, July 25

Chivas vs FC Juárez | 17:07 hours | Amazon Prime Video
Santos Laguna vs Atlas | 9:00 p.m. | ESPN, ViX Premium and Disney+ Premium
Tigres vs Atlético de San Luis | 9:00 p.m. | Azteca 7, Disney+ Premium and FOX One

Sunday, July 26

Necaxa vs Monterrey | 17:00 hours | FOX and FOX One
Pachuca vs Querétaro | 7:00 p.m. | FOX and FOX One

All times correspond to central Mexico. The second day will close with these duels, which will define new positions in the general table.