ESPN.com · May 16, 2025
'Gentleman' Barcelona coach Flick pulls team before title party
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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was praised for getting his celebrating players off the pitch as tensions threatened to spill over after they secured the LaLiga title on Thursday with a 2-0 win at Espanyol.
It was the second time in three years Barça have won the league at their city rivals, with their triumph in 2023 marred by home supporters breaching the pitch and chasing the visiting players down the tunnel.
Flick ensured those scenes weren't repeated this time, marching his players off as the sprinklers were turned on and an increased security presence controlled the perimeter.