Flick’s father dies hours before El Clásico

Hansi Flick

The father of Hansi Flick, the FC Barcelona coach, passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning , just a few hours before the crucial match between the Blaugrana and Real Madrid at the Camp Nou tonight.

“ FC Barcelona and the entire Barça family wish to express our deepest condolences to Hansi Flick on the passing of his father. We share his grief and stand with him and his family during this difficult time,” the club announced in a statement.

The German coach informed the club this morning, both the Board of Directors and the squad, and tonight he decided that he will be on the bench to lead the team in the Clásico starting at 9 pm.

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