Barcelona Head Coach Calls Inter Milan Champions League Defeat: ‘The Worst Night Of My Career’ | OneFootball

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has described his side’s Champions League defeat to Inter Milan as the worst night of his managerial career.

Speaking after Barcelona’s 4-0 loss to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final, the German tactician was asked whether the result represented his lowest moment on the touchline.

Flick pointed instead to the European semi-final against Inter last season.

Barcelona Coach Flick: ‘Inter Defeat The Worst Night Of My Career’

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 06: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

The Nerazzurri and the Catalan giants played out a 7-6 aggregate semi final, with Davide Frattesi winning the game in extra time.

“If this is the worst night of my career? No,” Flick said.

“The worst night was against Inter, that was the worst. Here we have a chance to come back. We know it won’t be easy, but we will try.”

His comments underline the lasting impact of Inter’s victory.

Indeed, which remains a defining reference point in the last season for both clubs.

For the Nerazzurri, it is further recognition of a result that resonated across Europe and reinforced their reputation as one of the continent’s most formidable sides.