Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was in the dugout for Sunday’s clasico against Real Madrid following the death of his father, with the Catalan club winning its second consecutive Spanish league title.
Barcelona beat Madrid 2-0 at Camp Nou just a few hours after the club announced the death of Flick’s father.
“I will never forget this day,” Flick said.
“It was a tough day for me. It starts with this (news that) my father passed away, but here, my team is fantastic.”
Flick’s father reportedly died overnight. The club did not give any additional details.
“FC Barcelona and the entire blaugrana family wish to send all our love to Hansi Flick after the passing of his father,” Barcelona said in a statement.
“We share in your sorrow and our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.”
Barcelona and Madrid players wore black armbands and there was a moment of
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