All articles tagged with #hansi flick
Barcelona will skip their usual 1:00 PM squad gathering and hotel stop before hosting Real Betis, with players travelling from home. It’s Lewandowski’s farewell home game for the club, who have already clinched the title, while the board luncheon is moved and both sides have little to play for beyond pride.
Barcelona youngster Alvaro Cortes made his first-team debut against Alavés, calling it the happiest day of his life; Flick urged him to play as he does in training, and Cortes credited supportive teammates as Barcelona lost 1-0, ending their 100-point bid ahead of a home game with Real Betis.
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick was disappointed by the 1-0 loss to Alavés on their return after winning La Liga, but praised the performance and highlighted debutant Álvaro Cortés along with other youngsters; Barca created chances, conceded from a corner due to concentration lapses, and now prepare for Sunday’s home game against Real Betis.
Barcelona sealed the La Liga title and celebrated with a parade in which Lamine Yamal waved a Palestine flag; Hansi Flick addressed the moment ahead of Barca’s next match, saying it’s Yamal’s decision at 18 and that the club’s focus remains on football, while praising the emotional impact of the fans and noting Barca have the fewest goals conceded and still aim to reach 100 points with three games left.
Barcelona clinched a second consecutive La Liga title by beating Real Madrid 2-0 at Camp Nou, with Hansi Flick stabilizing the squad and Lamine Yamal emerging as the standout, while La Masia graduates underpin the success as the club eyes a deeper run in Europe.
FC Barcelona mourned the death of Hansi Flick's father and sent condolences, while Flick is still set to coach against Real Madrid in La Liga at Camp Nou, with a minute’s silence planned; Barca could clinch the title by avoiding defeat in the clash.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick hopes Lamine Yamal's injury isn't serious after the teenager scored a penalty against Celta Vigo before being subbed off, with Joao Cancelo also injuring a muscle; Flick said diagnosis would clarify both cases as Barca edged Celta 1-0, with early reports pointing to a possible hamstring issue for Yamal and follow-up tests planned.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick kept Pedri and Lamine Yamal in the starting lineup for the Espanyol derby despite a crowded schedule, saying both are fit and fresh after recent concerns. He also handed Gavi his first start since a long injury lay-off as Barca aim to go nine points clear at the La Liga summit with a win.
Barcelona’s 0-2 loss to Atlético Madrid highlighted a growing disciplinary crisis: since 2016/17 Barça have 12 Champions League red cards—the most among Europe’s big clubs—far ahead of Real Madrid (6) and Bayern Munich (8). The trend is linked to Hansi Flick’s high defensive line, which has produced four red cards in two seasons, including Pau Cubarsi’s two reds in a year and Ronald Araujo’s two in two seasons, often forcing risky defensive fouls that blunt Barça’s attacking edge in big matches.
Barcelona failed to control midfield against Atletico Madrid as Dani Olmo underperformed, Flick’s halftime substitutions (Pedri and Lewandowski) were bold but risky, and Marcus Rashford contributed with tireless running and clever movement though he didn’t score in the 0-2 first-leg defeat.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick warned four players (Lamine Yamal, Fermín López, Marc Casadó, Gerard Martín) to avoid cautions in the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Atlético Madrid to prevent a suspension in the second leg; both sides have cautions to manage and yellow cards reset after the tie.
Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in La Liga as Joao Cancelo delivered a standout performance that earned high praise from coach Hansi Flick, with Joan Garcia keeping a clean sheet. Barca navigated injuries but benefited from solid defense, and they head into an international break before the April 4 clash with Atletico Madrid.
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick previewed the Barca–Rayo Vallecano clash, noting Vallecano's home intensity, confirming Joan Garcia is fit and Eric Garcia available off the bench, and explaining Marcus Rashford's recent minutes were limited by a minor illness. He avoided firm futures for Cancelo and Rashford, stressed the need for all players through the season, backed Ferran Torres to regain his best form, and praised Gerard Martin's attitude and development as he integrates from Barca B, with Xavi Espart's calm leadership highlighted.
Fermin Lopez credited Hansi Flick with a halftime instruction that reshaped Barcelona's build-up against Newcastle in the Champions League; by targeting space rather than engaging the man-marking line, Barça broke through in the second half, with Lopez scoring as part of a seven-goal outburst and conceding two, a victory Lopez says boosts confidence for the next rounds.
Barcelona beat Newcastle United 7-2 in the Champions League last-16 second leg to reach the quarter-finals; after a back-and-forth first half, Barça dominated in the second, with Hansi Flick calling the night 'a crazy game.' They now face Atlético Madrid in the quarters, as Atlético lead Tottenham 5-2 in their tie.