Barcelona are on top of The league with a four -point cushion, Just a few days from UEFA Champions League-Semifinal-Showdown with Interand in the middle of a hectic run of nine matches in 30 days. But while the team is pushing for domestic and European glory, its boss, Hansi Flick, has been involved in a fiery dispute – not with a rival manager, but with La Liga’s fixture manufacturer.
And this is not the first time he lost his cool about it. In fact, just a few weeks ago, Flick dismissed similar complaints from Real Madrid Manager Carlo AncelottiBrush the problem with a sharp quip that Barcelona does not make excuses. Now the German seems to have had a dramatic heart change.
It all started with A controversial fixture mix in MarchWhen Barca’s match against Osasuna was rapidly re -planned to March 27Just 48 hours after the international break. The club had hoped on a later date, especially considering the emotional tribe after Death by club doctor Carles Minarro Garciaand La Liga rejected their appeal. The revised schedule left Barcelona with only 65 hours before you meet GironaAnd shortly after Copa del Rey Semifinal against Athletic Madrid.
Despite the obvious toll on their players, Flick initially remained Stoisk. “We are Barca, not Real Madrid. And I am very proud that we are Barca. It is not the best situation, but we do not make excuses. The team is ready, and we have to go after it, ” he said then.
When Ancelotti expressed similar concern over a narrow turn between one Champions League Clash with Atletico Madrid and one league match barely 72 hours later, Girl seemed to mock the Madrid boss. “We are Barca, not Real Madrid. And I am very proud that we are Barca,” He explained tangled.
‘It’s a joke’: Flick’s explosive press conference speech
Fast flushing until mid -April, and it seems that girl has changed his melody. The night before Barcelona’s collision against Celta Vigo LeagueThe German boss released a furious tirade In the fixed calendar, the league’s treatment of clubs that are still active in Europe questions.
“Do you know how many matches we have played in recent weeks? And then we play late against Valladolid? We arrive very late, maybe the players in their beds are at four or five in the morning. I don’t want to make excuses. But it happens here, and I’ve never had it before,” he vented. “Each league protects its clubs in the Champions League, and especially in the semi-final-it’s incredible.”
Flick’s rage triggered by the decision to schedule Barca’s away play against Real Valladolid at 21:00 local timeonly three days before Champions League semi -finals second leg against Inter Milan. With some time to rest and travel recovery that is often spilled into the early hours, the experienced German was incensed.
“Why can’t we play at 18:00 [6:00 PM] in the evening? Give me a reason. I want to see this guy who decides it, who is responsible for it. For me it is a joke. I think it’s also bad for Spanish football. If we succeed – and the other teams in the Europa League – it is good for Spanish football. Then we have another team that can play in the Champions League. I’m speechless. “
European context, domestic ignorance
The German manager continued to highlight how other leagues offer more support to their continental representatives. “Every Federation – Bundesliga, Premier League – takes care of their clubs, but we don’t do it here. It’s just,” Ah, let them play, they can come back at five or six. “
His frustration was not limited to just this case. Flick recalled past experiences of traveling back from Leganes and Dortmund on the dead’s dead and leaves players with minimal rest. “It has to do with recovery for the players. I’m not happy with this,” The 60-year-old manager insisted.
