Hansi Flick's Red Card: Barcelona Boss to Miss Clasico After Obscene Gesture
Hansi Flick, now coaching Barcelona, was sent off during a match against Girona. His obscene gesture celebrating a late winner earned him a red card. This incident will see him miss the upcoming Clasico against Real Madrid.
Flick admitted his behaviour was inappropriate, expressing regret that his grandchildren might have witnessed it. This is a stark contrast to his earlier reaction to Barcelona's 8-2 loss to his former team, Bayern Munich, in 2020.
Barcelona will face Olympiacos in the Champions League without several key players. Long-term absentees Robert Lewandowski, Dani Olmo, Gavi, Joan Garcia, and Marc-Andre Ter Stegen will all miss the game. Raphinha and Ferran Torres are also doubtful due to fitness issues, though Flick hopes they can recover in time for the Clasico.
Flick's red card means he will be absent from the bench during Barcelona's visit to Real Madrid. Barcelona officials criticized the referee, but Flick accepted the referee's decision. The team will need to rally without several key players for the Champions League game and potentially the Clasico.
