Barcelona manager won’t be available on the touchline vs Real Madrid – here’s why | OneFootball

Barcelona have been dealt a massive blow heading into next weekend’s El Clasico as their manager, Hansi Flick, will not be available on the touchline.

This is because the German tactician was sent off during Barcelona’s game against Girona on Saturday.

In a match that saw Barcelona scrape off a late winner through Ronald Araujo, Flick was involved in an incident with the referees multiple times throughout the ninety minutes.

The Barcelona manager was seen protesting against some questionable refereeing decisions, as well as the decision to award only four minutes of added time at the time.

Why was Flick sent off?

Flick, who had already picked up a yellow card for clapping at one of the referee’s decisions as a protest, was seen complaining to the match officials for awarding only four minutes of added time in a game that had many disruptions.

It was a frustrating match for Flick, who picked up two yellow cards. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

However, unhappy with Flick’s complaints, the referee decided to hand the German his second yellow card of the match, and therefore, he was sent off to the stands.

Flick’s red card means he will be unable to attend the Barcelona vs Real Madrid match on the touchline and will have to watch the game from the stands.

This could serve as a massive blow for Barcelona, who are already dealing with an injury crisis and a lack of form.

Although the late winner against Girona will boost the team’s confidence, Flick’s expertise on the touchline, as well as his ability to make quick changes and motivate the team, will be missed against Real Madrid.

In the past, Marcus Sorg has replaced Flick on the touchline. But this time around, it will be interesting to see if new assistant manager Thiago Alcantara will be handed the chance to lead the Barcelona team from the touchline.