On the day he lost his father, Hansi Flick became champion in Spain » Emotional statement on the turf

Barcelona needed a draw in El Clasico with arch-rivals Real Madrid to clinch the title. But she did it in grand champion style, 2-0 success, for the 29th title in history.

Hansi Flick learned on the morning of the match that his father had died, but, torn by grief, he remained on the bench to witness the moment when his team crowned the work of an entire season. He rejoiced at the historic success and forgot, even for a few moments, the family tragedy.

Hansi Flick's reaction after Barcelona became champions

At the end, extremely emotional, happy for the title and devastated by the loss of his father, he also offered a short reaction.

Hansi Flick, with tears in her eyes

“I'll never forget this moment. It was a difficult day, my father died, but the team was fantastic here and I'm delighted. I love these players, I love this team, the fans are fantastic… it was a difficult day for me.

They gave everything. It's exciting to be with the fans, in a Clásico, beating Real Madrid. It's incredible. It can be seen. It wasn't easy. Everyone thought we could win, but Madrid are a great team. We played and defended well.

The support from everyone who has supported me and our staff has been amazing. But in the end, the most important thing that I am extremely proud of is that we became a real team. Thank you for everything, thank you for fighting everyday and never giving up. I am infinitely grateful to you. Thank you all, my family!

I think everyone should celebrate… so I'm very grateful to you, Hansi Flick said after the match, as quoted by mundodeportivo.com.

This La Liga title is dedicated to Hansi Flick and the loss he suffered today. May his father rest in peace. This is for Flick's father in Heaven

– Pedri, at the end of the match