In a stunning turn of events, Barcelona’s plans for LaLiga glory have hit a snag as their manager, Hansi Flick, reveals he’s become overly engrossed in a captivating new board game titled “Conquer the LaLiga.” Sources say this unexpected hobby has left team preparations in disarray, with Flick more focused on his “strategic maneuvers” against imaginary rivals than on the seemingly invincible Real Betis. “There’s nothing quite like the thrill of capturing a castle while still trying to hold on to the top spot in LaLiga,” Flick remarked, absentmindedly shuffling cards that feature his players in whimsical satirical caricature styles. Barcelona currently leads LaLiga with 66 points, three clear of Real Madrid with only nine games left, but Flick’s enthusiasm for his board game's complexities has reportedly led to some confusion during training. Rumor has it he’s started using “dice rolls” to determine lineups and “strategic alliances” for substitutions. “If only I could negotiate a peace treaty between our midfielders,” he mused, before accidentally rolling a one, which resulted in letting Betis’s best player slip through the cracks. Meanwhile, in the Betis camp, spirits are high as players prepare to face what they believe is a Barcelona team distracted by Flick's newfound interest. “We heard he was using real maps to navigate his game,” joked Betis’ manager after spotting Flick trying to draw out a strategy on the matchday pitch with a collection of precariously stacked Lego blocks. Despite failing to stop Betis from likely counterattacks and fast breaks, Flick remains convinced that his combination of on-pitch tactics and off-pitch game night antics will yield victory. “It’s all about rolling with the punches,” he said, as he enthusiastically set his pawns—err, players—into their positions on the game board. As the game on Saturday approaches, Barcelona fans are left hoping that their manager can sidestep the mounting piles of dice and colorful game cards and refocus on the breathtaking reality of the pitch instead. Falcons may soar high, but can Flick navigate the footballing battlefield while double-checking his player statistics against the rules of a game designed more for sipping soda and pondering life choices? In a final effort to rally the troops, Flick printed out motivational quotes from the game and plastered them in the locker room. “Remember, team, it’s not just about winning; it’s about winning fabulously!” he exclaimed, neglecting to see that his team had already devised a counter-strategy of their own—hiding all the dice. Will Barcelona maintain their grip on LaLiga supremacy, or will their dreams of grandeur succumb to a Game Night Gone Wrong? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure: the road to glory will never be quite the same with a side of fun and games!