Flick informed his Barcelona squad and coaching staff of the news in the morning and confirmed he will still be in the dugout for the Real Madrid clash
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Barcelona issued an official statement in both English and German. “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,” the club wrote.
🚨| 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: The father of Hansi Flick has passed away in the early hours before El Clásico. Flick informed both the dressing room and the board this morning, but is still expected to coach tonight’s decisive La Liga title clash. #fcblive 💔 pic.twitter.com/qTJecSb2WJ
— BarçaTimes (@BarcaTimes) May 10, 2026
A minute’s silence is expected before kick-off as a mark of respect. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
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Tonight’s match could seal the La Liga title for Barcelona. The thoughts of the football world are with Flick and his family.
Photo: REUTERS/Pablo Morano
