On-loan Manchester United star Marcus Rashford spoke out on Hansi Flick after Barcelona’s stunning La Liga win over Real Madrid in the latest El Clasico clash.
Barcelona sealed the La Liga title on Sunday after the Spanish club defeated fierce rivals Real Madrid 2-0, with Marcus Rashford opening the scoring for his side.
Rashford netted a superb free-kick inside the opening 10 minutes before Ferran Torres doubled Barcelona’s lead inside the first 20 minutes at the Camp Nou.
Barcelona managed to retain their La Liga title crown under manager Hansi Flick with three league matches remaining in their 2025-26 campaign.
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Man Utd star Marcus Rashford says Barcelona players wanted to show their full support for Hansi Flick
Both Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres showed their admiration for Hansi Flick by running over to him in the Camp Nou dugout after they respectively scored.
Flick’s father had passed away over the weekend and the 61-year-old German head coach continued his duties as Barcelona manager for the El Clasico showdown.
Speaking after Barcelona’s win over Real Madrid, Manchester United star Rashford sent his condolences to Flick over losing his father ahead of the La Liga clash.
“He showed his character to stay here with the team in a very difficult moment,” he told BBC Sport.
“It was very important that we gave 100 per cent on the pitch because he is making decisions like this every day, tough decisions.
“I wish him and his family well.”
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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick reacted to the emotional support he received after losing his father
Players wore black armbands during the El Clasico match to commemorate Flick’s father and a minute’s silence was held before kick-off at the Camp Nou.
Flick admitted that the fixture was a “tough” moment for him, but he thanked Barcelona fans for the support he received after his father passed away.
“It was a tough match and I’ll never forget this day,” he said.
“I want to thank the squad and all the people who have supported us. The most important thing is that I’m very proud to have such a good team.
“Thank you for everything. Now I think we need to celebrate.”
Rashford has been spending the 2025-26 campaign on loan at Barcelona after the Man Utd and England star had left Old Trafford last summer.
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