FC Barcelona says its head coach, Hansi Flick, has suffered the death of his father in the hours before the club’s LaLiga Clasico against Real Madrid. Multiple outlets report that the club issues a statement confirming the loss and that it comes shortly before the match, described as a major game in the Spanish league schedule. One report notes the timing as the death occurring on Sunday, ahead of the home fixture against Real Madrid, which is positioned as top-of-the-table or a title-deciding clash depending on the outlet.
The same reporting also indicates Flick communicates with the club about his availability for the match. According to a report citing Spanish newspaper Marca, Flick informs Barcelona that he will be in the dugout for the home game. Other outlets similarly state that despite the death, Flick is still expected to take charge on the sidelines for the Clasico.
All accounts attribute the information to Barcelona’s own announcement, with additional detail on match involvement drawn from secondary reporting.
