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Hansi Flick cites fatigue as key issue in Barcelona's loss to Real Madrid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 7:20 AM

Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Hansi Flick cites fatigue as key issue in Barcelona's loss to Real Madrid

Summary

Barcelona's Hansi Flick acknowledged physical fatigue after a 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the first El Clasico of the 2026/27 season. The loss marked Barcelona's first in ten La Liga matches and followed another defeat earlier in the week. Flick emphasized the need for the team to recover its energy and hinted at potential calls for youth players from La Masia due to injury concerns. He called for a quick response from his squad before the upcoming international break to regain sharpness and confidence.

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•Barcelona loses 2-1 to Real Madrid in El Clasico on October 25.
•Flick cites a lack of physical freshness and fatigue as contributing factors.
•This defeat is Barcelona's first in ten league matches this season.
•The team is considering youth players amid defensive injury issues.
•Barcelona aims to improve energy levels before their next match.

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7:20 AMYahoo Sports — Hansi Flick identifies Barcelona’s biggest problem after Real Madrid defeat: ‘We weren’t fresh’

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Hansi Flick has admitted Barcelona were not physically fresh enough after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the first El Clasico of the 2026/27 season. The Barcelona manager refused to make ex...
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