Hansi Flick, coach of FC Barcelona, remained calm in the face of Real Madrid's criticism of refereeing in an interview in Istanbul before the game against Galatasaray. When a journalist asked him about the white team's complaints, Flick avoided entering into controversy and recalled that his team has an important commitment in the Champions League on Tuesday. “I hope someday you learn that I never answer questions about other teams,” he said, stressing that his focus was on the next game.
The German coach emphasized the importance of respecting Galatasaray and the stadium, describing the atmosphere as “fantastic.” With this response, Flick made it clear that he had no intention of fueling the arbitration debate surrounding Real Madrid. Instead of addressing the criticism, the coach focused his speech on the challenge that the match against Galatasaray represents, a demanding match in a maximum pressure scenario.
When asked if he preferred Vinicius to be available for the Clásico on October 25, Flick replied ironically: “You can ask me in two weeks.” With this response, the coach avoided getting involved in the issue and maintained his focus on the team's preparation for the Champions League.
In summary, Flick chose not to enter into controversies about the refereeing and criticism of Real Madrid, focusing on the next match against Galatasaray and avoiding diverting attention to the controversies surrounding the eternal rival. The Barça team is preparing for a demanding match in the Champions League, with the aim of advancing in the competition and maintaining its position in the table.