google-site-verification: googlec7193c3de77668c9.html

Barcelona: Hansi Flick will change behaviour for grandchildren after Girona red card

Speaking at a news conference before Barcelona face Olympiacos in the Champions League on Tuesday, Flick attributed the raised finger for which he was penalised to the depth of feeling he has for the club, which he has managed since May 2024.

Flick was head coach at Bayern Munich when the German side became the first to score eight goals against Barcelona in more than 50 years in 2020, and claims to have been understated on the touchline as his team breezed into a Champions League semi-final.

“I remember when I was coach of Bayern Munich, the footage of the match against Barca showed that I had the same reaction to the first, second and eighth goals,” said Flick. “People said I never smiled!

“Right now I’m showing more emotion, it’s true, because this club has completely changed me.

“Maybe I should control my impulses, but I love Barca, Barcelona and its people, and that’s why I always give my all.”

Flick’s red card comes with a touchline ban which will confine him to the stands of the Bernabeu as his team play Real Madrid in El Clasico on Sunday (15:15 BST) – though Barcelona are appealing against the decision.

Barca president Joan Laporta alleged a “white hand” was behind referee Jesus Gil Manzano’s officiating against Girona – referring to support for Real Madrid – though Flick himself refused to get drawn into suggestions of officiating bias.

“I had nothing against the referee,” he said. “I wasn’t complaining at him but he saw it that way and that’s something I have to accept it.”


BBC News

Advertisements

See also  Michael McIlorum: Hull KR hooker to retire at the end of the season

Check Also

FA Cup: ‘Hitchy is always with us’ – remembering Barton Town keeper James Hitchcock

“It was a numb feeling. You don’t believe something like that could happen to one …

NFL: Cleveland Browns survive a late comeback to defeat Pittsburgh Steelers

Andre Szmyt kicked a match-winning 56-yard field goal with 10 seconds remaining as the Cleveland …

Ukraine v Northern Ireland: Euro 2016 memories aplenty – but Michael O’Neill focused on future

The ultimate aim for O’Neill is to lead his young squad to a first major …

Leave a Reply

Available for Amazon Prime