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Flick fights back tears as Barca seal LaLiga title with Clasico triumph

Flick fights back tears as Barca seal LaLiga title with Clasico triumph

Published by Sam Flores

BARCELONA, May 10 : An emotional Hansi Flick celebrated guiding Barcelona to their 29th LaLiga title on Sunday, delivering a commanding 2-0 Clasico win over Real Madrid hours after his father passed away overnight. The German manager took his place on the sidelines at a sold-out Camp Nou despite his personal tragedy, steering his side to a result that put Barca out of reach of their rivals with three matches to play. Before kickoff, the stadium observed a minute’s silence in tribute. Broadcast images showed Flick in tears, comforted by members of his technical staff and players in a poignant moment that set an emotionally charged tone for the evening. On the pitch, Barcelona delivered the flourish to a campaign built on momentum, nerve and an unwavering commitment to attack, cementing Flick’s bond with a demanding fan base who have embraced his bold and aggressive approach. “It was a tough match and I’ll never forget this day,” an emotional Flick said to a packed Camp Nou during the title celebrations. “I want to thank the …

Barcelona v Real Madrid El Clasico final UK TV channel, live stream, kick-off time

Barcelona v Real Madrid El Clasico final UK TV channel, live stream, kick-off time

Published by Daniella Wilson

Sunday could be another famous night at the Nou Camp as Barcelona bid to win the La Liga title against El Clásico rivals Real Madrid. The hosts take an 11-point lead into the weekend, which means they only need to avoid defeat against Los Blancos to clinch a 29th Spanish title. But in front of a packed-out Nou Camp, Hansi Flick’s side will want to get the job done in style and claim another derby triumph. Real Madrid must win to keep their slim hopes of catching Barcelona alive and make the trip to the Catalan capital on the back of a four-game unbeaten run in La Liga. Two star-studded sides meet for the latest chapter in their storied rivalry. UK viewers can tune in to get their El Clásico fill – and see how some potential England World Cup stars are getting on. Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Barcelona v Real Madrid on TV and online. Read more football features: Best players in the world …

Permutations in full: How Barcelona can clinch La Liga title in El Clasico

Permutations in full: How Barcelona can clinch La Liga title in El Clasico

Published by Sam Flores

Barcelona come into tie atop the table with Real Madrid sitting second, and, depending on the result, could confirm their status as champions come the full-time whistle. They may fancy their chances against this crisis-stricken Real, whose camp has been struck by behind-the-scenes turmoil. But Real must put the off-pitch dramatics to one side as they look to deny their greatest rivals the chance to secure a 29th La Liga title. La Liga permutations: How Barcelona can clinch title in El Clasico Barcelona come into this Clasico atop the La Liga standings with 88 points, 11 clear of second-placed Real Madrid, with four matches left to play. A win in this match, then, would take them 14 points clear with three matches left to play. Thus, a win for Barcelona in El Clasico will confirm their status as La Liga champions. A draw would leave Barcelona 11 points clear with three matches still to play, and would not be sufficient to confirm the title. A win for Real Madrid, of course, would delay Barcelona’s title …

Barcelona in sight of La Liga title a week before El Clasico with Real | Football News

Barcelona in sight of La Liga title a week before El Clasico with Real | Football News

Published by Sam Flores

Published On 1 May 20261 May 2026 Barcelona could clinch a second straight La Liga title this weekend if it maintains its winning form and Real Madrid endures another stumble. The Catalan club leads Madrid by 11 points with five games left. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list If Barcelona wins at Osasuna on Saturday, then Madrid must also win at Espanyol on Sunday to prolong the title race for at least one more round. If everything goes Barcelona’s way this weekend, then it will host Real Madrid in a Clasico in the following game as the newly crowned champion. While Hansi Flick is on the cusp of a third major title, including the 2025 Copa del Rey, in his two years in charge of Barcelona, Madrid is facing a second straight season without a major piece of silverware. How do the teams shape up for the La Liga weekend? Barcelona is running away with the domestic title. It has won nine straight in La Liga, a domestic winning run marred only by …

Barcelona beat Real Madrid in El Clasico to retain Spanish Super Cup | Football News

Barcelona beat Real Madrid in El Clasico to retain Spanish Super Cup | Football News

Published by Sam Flores

Raphinha scores twice as Barcelona beat Real Madrid for a second year running in the Spanish Super Cup with a 3-2 win. Barcelona have retained the Spanish Super Cup with a thrilling 3-2 El Clasico win over Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia. Raphinha struck twice for the Catalans on Sunday, with Robert Lewandowski also on target as they beat Xabi Alonso’s team for a record-extending 16th triumph, despite Frenkie de Jong’s late red card. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list After Raphinha sent Barcelona ahead, Vinicius Junior pulled Madrid level with a fine individual goal to kick-start a frenetic end to the first half in Jeddah. Lewandowski chipped Barca back in front, but Gonzalo Garcia struck deep in stoppage time to send the teams level at the break. The battle was decided by a deflected Raphinha effort after 73 minutes, as Barca claimed the fourth trophy of coach Hansi Flick’s reign. His Madrid counterpart, Xabi Alonso, began with French superstar Kylian Mbappe on the bench after he missed the semifinal win over Atletico …

Barcelona vs Real Madrid: El Clasico prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Barcelona vs Real Madrid: El Clasico prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Published by Sam Flores

The four-team competition held in Saudi Arabia is headlined by El Clasico for the fourth year in a row after both teams won their respective semi-finals, Barca demolishing Athletic Club 5-0 before Real Madrid outlasted rivals Atletico 2-1 in a fiery derby clash. Now they meet again for the first time in 2026 and second time this season, following Los Blancos’ 2-1 home victory in LaLiga back in October in which Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe netted either side of a Fermin Lopez leveller at the Bernabeu. As so often in this famous and feisty rivalry, it was a game littered with incidents and controversy, with Pedri and Andriy Lunin – who was on the Madrid bench – both sent off during furious scenes late on. Defending champions Barcelona currently lead Real Madrid by four points at the LaLiga summit having won their last nine matches across all competitions under Hansi Flick, while opposite number Xabi Alonso had been under real pressure just months into the job before a recent run of five successive victories. …