Overview

• Flick received two quick yellow cards in stoppage time against Girona and is suspended for the league match at Real Madrid.
• Barcelona won 2–1 with Ronald Araújo scoring the winner in the 90+3 minute after entering late as a forward option.
• Post‑goal, Flick made a conspicuous “botifarra” gesture that many linked to referee Jesús Gil Manzano, which he denies was directed at anyone.
• Reports indicate the referee’s match document notes only the sending‑off, which could limit punishment to one match though further review remains possible.
• Flick acknowledged he must change his touchline behavior, while Barcelona navigates dip in form and injuries to Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal, with assistant Marcus Sorg expected to lead the team for the Clásico.