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Clasico: Barça will have to cope without Flick against Real Madrid! (official)

Liga: Barça without their coach for the Clasico! (official)

It’s now official: Hansi Flick will not be on the FC Barcelona bench for the Clasico against Real Madrid. Liga has confirmed a one-match suspension for the German coach, who has been sanctioned for a gesture of defiance made at the end of the game during Barça’s 94th-minute victory over Getafe on matchday 9. That ill-advised move now sidelines the Blaugrana boss for the most anticipated showdown of the season.

This weekend’s Clasico is shaping up to be a pivotal moment in the title race. Real Madrid, sitting atop the table with 24 points from nine matches, lead their Catalan rivals by just two points. Without Flick on the touchline, Barça will need to demonstrate real tactical maturity if they hope to topple Los Merengues at the Santiago Bernabéu.

But all hope is not lost for the Catalans. The club will be able to rely on their wonderkid Lamine Yamal, fresh off his runner-up finish in the 2025 Ballon d’Or voting, who more than ever embodies Barça’s hope and attacking creativity.