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Barcelona Clinches La Liga in Clasico as Hansi Flick Coaches After Father's Death

The win doubled as a public tribute to the coach's late father.

Overview

  • Following Sunday's 2-0 win over Real Madrid at the Camp Nou, Barcelona secured their 29th La Liga title with three matches left.
  • Marcus Rashford struck from a free kick in the 9th minute and Ferran Torres added a second in the 18th to decide the game early.
  • Hours before kickoff, manager Hansi Flick learned of his father's death and chose to stay on the bench to lead the team.
  • Barcelona and Real Madrid each issued official statements offering condolences to Flick and his family.
  • Players lifted Flick during the post-match celebration as he raised the trophy in tribute, capping a season widely described as dominant.