Flick, the coach of Barcelona, loses his father before the Clásico

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick’s father has passed away, the club announced in a statement on Sunday, just hours before their crucial top-of-the-table match against Real Madrid in La LaLiga.

The 61-year-old German coach has communicated to the club that he will be present in the dugout for the home match against second-placed Real, as reported by the Spanish newspaper Marca. “FC Barcelona and the entire blaugrana family extend their heartfelt condolences to Hansi Flick following the loss of his father.” “We share in your sorrow, and our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time,” Barcelona posted on X.

A draw with Real will secure Barcelona’s second consecutive league title.