Before El Clásico... the death of Hansi Flick's father

The Spanish club Barcelona announced the death of Hansi Flick’s father. The first team football coach, hours before the Clásico match against its traditional rival, Real Madrid.

The “Camp Nou” stadium will host the El Clásico match, as part of the 35th round of the Spanish League championship.

Barcelona issued a statement on Sunday evening announcing the death of Hansi Flick’s father, a sad news for Barca fans.

The club said in an official statement: “We share our coach Hansi Flick’s grief and stand by him and his family in this difficult time.”

AS newspaper revealed that the players will wear black armbands, and a minute of silence will be observed to mourn the death of the coach’s father.

Real Madrid, the traditional rival, issued an official statement in which it said: “Real Madrid, its president, and its board of directors express their deep regret over the death of the father of Barcelona coach Hansi Flick.”
He added: “Real Madrid offers its sincere condolences and sympathy to his family and loved ones. May he rest in peace.” (Erm News)