Hansi Flick applauds the fans before El Clásico
The mere mention of Hansi Flick sends a shiver through much of the Madrid faithful. Since the German took over the Barcelona bench, he has become a genuine nightmare for the capital’s team. With tonight’s victory at the Spotify Camp Nou, Flick has now faced Real Madrid seven times as Barça boss, posting six wins and just one loss (the first-leg defeat in the current LaLiga campaign).
Ferran celebrated with Flick / Valentí Enrich
This might help explain why, since his arrival in Spanish football in the summer of 2024, Flick has won every available trophy except this season’s Copa del Rey, which went to Real Sociedad. That’s two Leagues, two Spanish Super Cups, and one Copa – a remarkable 5 out of 6 titles.
But it’s not just the cold numbers that show his dominance; it’s the manner of those victories. Last season, in particular, featured crushing scorelines and spectacular wins that deeply wounded Madrid’s pride. If Florentino Pérez’s club has endured two years of turmoil, coaching changes, and institutional instability, Flick’s emergence is partly to blame.
Flick embraces Mbappé / Alberto Estevez
The German coach has brought freshness, dynamism, and a much-needed boost not only to the dressing room but to the entire club. And within this remarkable run against Madrid, it’s worth looking at the overall Clásico history.
**106-106** – Thanks to Barça’s strong form over the last two seasons, they have now equalized their eternal rival with 106 wins apiece. Before the Matchday 35 clash, Barça had 105 wins to Madrid’s 106; now the balance is restored. Add 52 draws, and the total between the two most important clubs in the country stands at 264 matches in a rivalry dating back to the early 20th century.
Hansi Flick during the match against Osasuna / DANI BRBEITO / SPORT
Before the first Clásico played in the new Spotify Camp Nou, the goal tally stood at 444 for Madrid and 439 for Barça. The 2-0 result tightens that gap to 444-441. It’s a huge joy for Barça fans, for the stats, and above all for Hansi Flick – without a doubt, the ‘Master’ of El Clásico.
