The clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid brings a special duel between Hansi Flick and José Mourinho. The two coaches have different histories of meetings with their opponents, while the upcoming match is expected to carry special weight in the La Liga title race.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is preparing for an important match against José Mourinho as part of El Clásico, which will be played next Sunday at the Spotify Camp Nou.
The two coaches have faced each other only once in their careers. The meeting dates back to the 2019-2020 season, when Flick was managing Bayern Munich and Mourinho was in charge of Tottenham. The Bavarians won 3-1 at the Allianz Arena, with goals from Kingsley Coman, Thomas Müller and Philippe Coutinho.
Flick comes into this clash with a positive record against Real Madrid, with six wins and only one defeat in matches against the Madrid side. During this period, Barcelona have won important trophies, including La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup.
Mourinho, on the other hand, has a long history of meetings with Barcelona. During his first spell at Real Madrid, from 2010 to 2013, the Portuguese recorded five wins, six draws and six defeats against the Catalans.
One of the most memorable moments of this rivalry was Barcelona’s 5-0 win in La Liga during the 2010-2011 season, as well as the fierce clashes in the Champions League semi-finals.