Hansi Flick: “Mbappe, in front of goal.. he’s the best in my opinion.”
Barcelona manager was asked about Real Madrid’s “egos”
SANT JOAN DESPI, SPAIN - MAY 09: Hansi Flick, head coach of FC Barcelona, attends his press conference during the training day of FC Barcelona ahead the Spanish League, LaLiga EA Sports, football match against Real Madrid C. F. at Ciudad Esportiva Joan Gamper on May 09, 2026 in Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain.
(Photo By Javier Borrego/Europa Press via Getty Images) | Europa Press via Getty Images Barcelona coach Hansi Flick spoke ahead of Sunday’s highly anticipated Clásico against Real Madrid, emphasizing his team’s focus on winning the match while largely avoiding detailed commentary on the growing tensions surrounding Madrid. “We want to win at home,” Flick said. “We have a fantastic team and the fans support us.
For them, it’s also a Clásico and they’ll want to win. That’s normal. “In the end, El Clásico is important for everyone.
For them or for us. We’re playing at home and we want to win. ” Barcelona enter the match with an opportunity to win La Liga, and Flick made no attempt to hide that objective.