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Respect the opponent! Barcelona head coach Flick resisted the team to celebrate after winning the championship

1:31pm, 16 May 2025【Football】

Although Barcelona defeated Espanyol 2-0 and won the La Liga championship this season two rounds ahead of schedule, coach Hans Flick was furious at his players after the game.

The game was unexpected and the fans were injured

Before the game started, Barcelona knew that only by winning could they win the league champion. However, the first half was interrupted by an unexpected incident on the field: a white car rushed into the crowd outside the field, causing many injuries. According to the Spanish health department, a total of 13 people were injured to varying degrees.

The match was suspended for a while in the 8th minute, and the referee communicated with the police and resumed in two minutes. Barcelona did not break the deadlock until the second half, and 17-year-old Rafinia Yamal's wonderful long shot penetrated the opponent's goal corner. He then assisted Fermin Lopez in the 5th minute of stoppage time to lock the score at 2-0.

Clash broke out after the game, and after the fans rushed into the court, the players and coaching teams of both sides broke out in fierce conflict. Some Espanyol fans rushed into the stadium and had physical conflicts with Barcelona players. The scene was once chaotic.

At this moment, Barcelona coach Flick rushed into the court and was extremely excited. He even pushed two of his own players on the spot, signaling them to return to the locker room as soon as possible.

Flick was very dissatisfied with the players' actions to celebrate on the court, believing that they lack respect for their opponents and occasions.

Flick: "We shouldn't repeat the same mistakes." In an interview with Spanish media before the game, Flick said: "I have seen what happened when I won the championship here two years ago. No matter what I do, we must maintain respect. We have to fight for three-pointers and celebrate the right way."

Speaking of winning the championship after the game, he said: "I think the performance in the second half of the season is amazing. We have never lost a game, which is great. Congratulations to the team, clubs and fans, we are all very happy."

"We have been in a strong mental state since Christmas. Winning the Spanish Super League has given us confidence. Frankie (De Jong) and many other players have reached their peak, and it's great to see their progress. I'm very happy."

bluntly criticized the controversial celebration.

Speaking of the controversial celebration move, Flick spoke out bluntly: "The Spaniards defended very hard, and they caused us a lot of trouble, so I was satisfied with the victory. I know what happened two years ago, so we want to leave as soon as possible and celebrate internally."

"It often depends on attitude. We always have a positive attitude. From training classes, preseason to tactical philosophy, we have our own offensive style, and the team adapted very well."

"In Barcelona, ​​you have to win the trophy and we won three, which is a very outstanding achievement. Although Milan's Champions League semi-finals made me suffer, with these three championships, I think the club and the players will be satisfied with me... and it is also worth celebrating." Flick concluded at the end.