The side from the Canary Islands won for the first time at Barca in 53 years as the leaders' stuttering domestic form continued apace

Out-of-favour midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been told by Barcelona boss Hansi Flick to show his level to earn his place back.

Barcelona have stiff competition for places in midfield and out-of-favour Frenkie de Jong must work to nail down a first-team spot at the LaLiga club, manager Hansi Flick said on Friday. De Jong has been sidelined for several months this year due to a persistent ankle injury,

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong “needs to be managed” according to head coach Hansi Flick. The 27-year-old, who returned from an ankle injury that kept him sidelined for six months in October, has had to settle for limited minutes this campaign.

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has on Friday urged the club’s supporters to get behind their side’s players.This comes after one member of Flick’s ranks, namely Frenkie de Jong, was singled