Hansi Flick Discusses Touchline Bust-Up with Carlo Ancelotti During El Clasico
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has addressed the heated exchange with Real Madrid counterpart Carlo Ancelotti that occurred during his team's 4-0 victory in El Clasico.
What Happened?
In a stunning display at the Santiago Bernabéu, Barcelona overwhelmed Real Madrid, with Robert Lewandowski scoring two goals and contributions from Lamine Yamal and Raphinha sealing the win. Following Raphinha’s fourth goal, tensions flared on the touchline between Flick and Ancelotti.
What Hansi Flick Said
During the post-match press conference, Flick commented on the altercation, stating, "I haven't seen it. I've spoken to him, but it's a normal situation. We celebrated the goal. We're adults enough to talk about them."
Ancelotti’s Perspective
Ancelotti clarified that his frustration was directed at one of Flick's assistants, not Flick himself. He noted, "I had an issue with the assistant, not with Flick. The assistant behaved in an ungentlemanly manner celebrating in front of our bench. I said that quite normally to Flick, and he agreed."
The Bigger Picture
Barcelona’s victory capped an impressive week, having scored a total of eight goals against two of Europe’s top teams, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. Raphinha played a pivotal role, notably netting a hat-trick against Bayern.
What’s Next for Barcelona?
With their impressive win, Barcelona has extended their lead to six points at the top of La Liga. They will next face city rivals Espanyol on November 3, while Real Madrid prepares to travel to Valencia a day earlier.
