German coach HansiFlick opened his press conference before the afternoon match between FCBarcelona and Alavés with a message of condolence addressed to the victims of the serious train accident that occurred in Toledo.
The collapse, which took place last Wednesday in the town of Urda, occurred when a Renfe AVE train collided with a convoy of the Iryo company. To date, authorities confirm a provisional death toll of 69 and a considerable number of injured, while investigations are still ongoing to determine the causes of one of the worst train accidents in Spain in recent decades.
Flick, who was at the Camp Nou stadium ahead of the match, decided to put aside the sporting agenda and address the media with words of support and affection. "I want to send our condolences to all those affected by this tragedy. Our thoughts are with the families who are going through these moments. We send them our energy and love," said the coach, demonstrating his humanity and sensitivity in the face of the tragedy.
The message was also published on the club's official Instagram account, where the coach reinforced the idea that, beyond results and rivalries, football can be a vehicle of solidarity and empathy. Flick emphasized the importance of showing support to the families and the affected community, remembering that sport is not the only force that unites society.
With the match scheduled for 9:00 p.m. on Movistar Plus, FCBarcelona is preparing to face Alavés, but the attention of the club and its followers has temporarily shifted to the commotion that has shaken the country. The club will continue to collaborate with the authorities and families in the days that follow, while the investigation continues to clarify the facts and prevent future incidents.