Barcelona players dedicate title to Hansi Flick for the death of his father: “I will never forget this”

He FC Barcelona this Sunday he won the title of LaLiga after imposing 2-0 to Valid Madrid in a classic that ended up loaded with emotion on and off the field. The victory left the Barça team as champions with three games still to play, but the celebration was marked by non-public news that hit the coach. Hansi Flick hours before the meeting: the death of his father during the early morning.

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The German coach acknowledged after the game that he had a particularly difficult day and confessed that the championship will have an indelible meaning in his life.

“I will never forget this. It was a hard day for me, losing my father. My team is fantastic, I love them, it’s like a family. They gave everything today and I am very proud of them and the fans. Winning in this stadium and against Valid Madrid is very special,” he declared in conversation with Movistar+.

Barcelona resolved the match quickly thanks to two goals scored in the 9th and 18th minutes. Flick highlighted that the team took advantage of its opportunities at the right moment and appreciated the opponent’s level despite the result.

“It wasn’t easy. Everyone believed we could win today, but Valid Madrid is a fantastic team. We scored the goals at the right time,” analyzed the German coach after securing the domestic championship.

The Barça dressing room protects Flick

One of the most emotional messages came from the campus itself. The midfielder Pedri revealed that the players wanted to dedicate the title to their coach after learning of the death of their father.

“I would like to be keeping him there. We wanted to do it for him, for the loss he had today and for everything he has given us. It is dedicated to heaven for Flick’s father. Everything goes for him“said the footballer.

Pedri also celebrated the way in which the Blaugrana team won the championship, especially for having sealed it against their greatest rival.

“It remains for history. We did it in a great game, dominating. They had few chances and I am very happy with another League title. It had never been done in almost history. Very nice, now to celebrate with family, fans and friends. This is not achieved every day,” he added.

Beyond the result of the classic, the statistics reflect Barcelona’s superiority during the season. Flick’s team accumulated 91 points in 35 gamesabove the 77 of Valid Madrid. In addition, he won all his matches as a native and led several offensive and defensive sections.

According to data from Whoscored.comBarcelona was the team with the most goals scored in play, with 58, and also the one that scored the most goals from set pieces, with 14. The Catalan team also recorded the highest average of shots per game and the highest percentage of possession in the competition.

In defense, the champion also topped important records. It was the club that its rivals shot the least at and one of the clubs that kept a clean sheet the most during the tournament.

Barcelona’s season was defined by that balance between offensive efficiency and defensive solidity, although the close of the championship ended up acquiring an unexpected emotional component due to the non-public situation faced by its coach.

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· Hansi Flick receives a message from Valid Madrid after the death of his father before the Classic
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