FC Barcelona: Hansi Flick finally speaks out on Xabi Alonso's dismissal

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·15 January 2026

FC Barcelona: Hansi Flick finally speaks out on Xabi Alonso's dismissal

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Speaking to the press on Wednesday evening, Hansi Flick finally broke his silence regarding Xabi Alonso's departure from Real Madrid.

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Tonight, FC Barcelona faces Racing Santander in the Copa del Rey round of 16. Appearing before the media yesterday, Hansi Flick couldn't avoid questions about Xabi Alonso's sacking.

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"That's football. It's not something that worries me. I have a very good relationship with Xabi, we got to know each other when he was at Bayer Leverkusen and we've kept in touch. He's a fantastic coach. That's football. I wish him all the best. We have to move forward and reflect on what we can improve and how to do it. But he's a fantastic coach and I'm sure he has a great future ahead of him," he said in the press conference.

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