Barcelona send support to Hansi Flick following the death of his father ahead of El Clasico

PAMPLONA, SPAIN - MAY 02: Hansi Flick head coach of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between CA Osasuna and FC Barcelona at El Sadar on May 2, 2026, in Pamplona, Spain. (Photo By Ricardo Larreina/Europa Press via Getty Images) | Europa Press via Getty Images Barcelona have sent support to manager Hansi Flick following news that his father has passed away. The club issued a statement on social media to confirm the news ahead of Sunday’s La Liga match against Real Madrid at the Camp Nou.

“FC Barcelona and the entire blaugrana family wish to convey our affection to Hansi Flick for the death of his father,” read the statement. “We share your pain and accompany him in this moment so difficult for him and his family. ” El FC Barcelona i tota la família blaugrana volem fer arribar el nostre afecte a Hansi Flick per la mort del seu pare.

Compartim el teu dolor i l’acompanyem en aquest moment tan difícil per a ell i la seva família. pic. twitter.

com/4MfVlpIqP7 — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_cat) May 10, 2026 Flick is still expected to take charge of the team for tonight’s big game and there will reportedly be a minute’s silence before kick-off as a mark of respect. Barcelona will be crowned champions on Sunday night if they avoid defeat to Real Madrid on what will undoubtedly be a difficult night for Flick given the sad circumstances. Obviously we join Barcelona in sending our condolences and good wishes to the Flick family at this difficult time.