Hansi Flick to lead Barcelona in El Clasico despite father's death

"FC Barcelona and the entire blaugrana family wish to send all our love to Hansi Flick after the passing of his father. We share in your sorrow and our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.Der FC Barcelona und die ganze blaugrana Familie möchten Hansi... pic.twitter.com/uBFPTMyQCl- FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 10, 2026"

"Tributes will be paid to the 61-year-old's father at the Nou Camp, with a minute's silence before kick-off and the players wearing black armbands during the game. Anything other than a defeat for Flick's side would see Barca crowned LaLiga champions for a second successive year - and the first time in history the Spanish top-flight has been won in El Clasico."

"In a statement, Los Blancos said: "Real Madrid C. F., its president, and its Board of Directors deeply regret the passing of the father of Hansi Flick, coach of F. C. Barcelona. "Real Madrid wishes to express its condolences and affection to his family and all his loved ones. Rest in peace.""

"Real will be without striker Kylian Mbappe for the trip to their rivals, while headlines in recent days have been dominated by apparent tensions in the changing room. Alvaro Carreras revealed he had a confrontation with fellow defender Antonio Rudiger, while Federico Valverde and midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni came to blows on Thursday, with Valverde suffering a head injury that rules him out of the Clasico. Both players received €500,000 fines."

Hansi Flick is set to lead Barcelona against Real Madrid in El Clasico despite the death of his father. Barcelona announced the news shortly before kick-off and sent condolences to Flick and his family. Tributes at the Nou Camp include a minute’s silence before the match and players wearing black armbands. Real Madrid also issued condolences to Flick’s family. A result other than a defeat would crown Barcelona LaLiga champions for a second consecutive year, and would mark the first time the Spanish top flight is won in El Clasico. Real Madrid will be without striker Kylian Mbappé, and recent tensions have led to confrontations, fines, and injuries including a head injury that rules out Federico Valverde.

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