BARCELONA, Spain – Barcelona manager Hansi Flick will take his place on the touchline for tonight’s high-stakes El Clásico against Real Madrid, despite the passing of his father earlier today.
Okay News reports that the club confirmed the news on Sunday afternoon, expressing deep condolences to the 61-year-old German tactician and his family. In a show of respect, a minute’s silence will be observed at the Nou Camp before the 20:00 BST kickoff, and Barcelona players will wear black armbands during the match.
Real Madrid also issued a formal statement expressing their “deep regret” and offering affection to their rivals’ manager during this difficult period. The gesture comes amid a tense title race where Barcelona could secure back-to-back La Liga titles with a win or a draw tonight.
Flick, who has transformed the Catalan giants since replacing Xavi in May 2024, has already secured four trophies during his tenure. Tonight’s match represents a pivotal moment in the season, with Barcelona looking to capitalize on recent unrest within the Real Madrid camp to clinch the championship at home.
