It was imagined to be one of many happiest nights of the season for Barcelona and supervisor Hansi Flick, as an enormous 2-0 El Clasico victory over Actual Madrid sealed the La Liga for the membership.
However behind the celebrations and pleasure at Camp Nou, Flick was going by means of probably the most emotional and painful moments of his life.
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Simply hours earlier than the match kicked off, the Barcelona supervisor acquired devastating private information as
Regardless of the heartbreak, Flick remained on the touchline and guided his facet by means of one of many greatest matches of the season.
The feelings after the ultimate whistle had been not possible to cover.
Flick opens up on emotional day
Talking after the victory, the German coach admitted that this could be a day he would always remember.
Flick additionally took the chance to thank everybody on the membership who stood by him throughout such a tough second.
“It was a troublesome match and I’ll always remember this present day. I wish to thank the squad, the president, the vice-president, Deco and everybody who has supported us.
“Ultimately, an important factor is that I’m very proud to have such an excellent crew. Thanks for that willpower to combat for the total 90 minutes.
“We should have fun this. Visca Barça and Visca Catalunya.”
Spectacular in title-defining El Clasico
Flick gained his second La Liga title. (Photograph by Alex Caparros/Getty Photographs)
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The victory over Actual Madrid was one other assertion efficiency from Barcelona, who’ve regarded more and more dominant within the closing stretch of the marketing campaign.
Flick praised each the mentality and defensive organisation of his crew after the match.
“It’s improbable to have gained La Liga in El Clásico in opposition to Actual Madrid. It wasn’t simple; they’re an important crew. I’m very pleased with my gamers.
“We performed and defended very nicely in opposition to an important crew. I’m proud – what can I say? The ambiance on this dressing room is fabulous. I’m blissful in Barcelona.”
Even with accidents affecting the squad all through the season, Barcelona have continued to seek out consistency when it mattered most.
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“Accidents haven’t made it simple for us, besides, we’ve been improbable. We’ve performed very nicely on this closing stretch of the league. We’ve executed nicely in defence.”
Flick highlighted the performances of a number of defenders whereas additionally praising the depth obtainable on the bench.
“Cubarsi, Gerard Martin, Eric… They’ve been improbable. And I’ve been capable of make use of the bench as a result of there have been so many gamers obtainable. It’d take a couple of weeks… however we’re blissful.
“And now we wish to attain 100 factors. That mentioned, the gamers deserve a celebration now. And subsequent 12 months we’re going to attempt to win the Champions League.”
Reward for the dressing room unity
Flick has nothing however reward for the Barcelona gamers. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Photographs)
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Flick additionally spoke concerning the unity contained in the Barcelona squad and defined why he has loved working on the membership since arriving earlier within the season.
“It’s not simple. You must handle issues. Initially of the season, I spoke about egos, however then what I noticed in coaching gave me an excellent feeling.”
Later within the interview, the Barcelona coach emotionally revealed how he knowledgeable the gamers about his father’s passing earlier than the sport.
“Sure. My mum referred to as to inform me that my dad had handed away. I’ve an excellent relationship with the gamers, and I needed to inform them.
“It’s not simple to talk on a day like as we speak. However the gamers’ response has been spectacular.”
The emotional scenes continued after the match when a number of Barcelona gamers celebrated with Flick.
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Because the feelings grew to become overwhelming, Flick struggled to carry again tears whereas responding.
“I’m very proud as a result of everybody feels a part of this and is linked. It’s tough for me to speak about this as we speak, however I’m blissful. Thanks (he will get emotional),” he concluded.
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