Hansi Flick, head coach of FC Barcelona, expressed dissatisfaction with Atletico Madrid's pitch ahead of their crucial Champions League match. He was seen gesturing to UEFA officials regarding the condition of the turf during a training session.
MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 13: Hansi Flick, head coach of FC Barcelona, is seen during the FC Barcelona Training Session ahead of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match against Atletico de Madrid at Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 13, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alberto Gardin/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick does not seem to be too happy with Atletico Madrid’s pitch ahead of Tuesday’s crucial Champions League clash.
The Catalan giants landed in the Spanish capital earlier today and have been training on the pitch ahead of the match.
Footage obtained from El Desmarque showed Flick gesturing to UEFA officials and pointing at the turf during the session.
Atletico’s pitch has been an issue for a little while, with Koke admitting back in February that it’s not in great condition.
Flick warned his players about the surface ahead of their La Liga clash in Madrid at the start of month and it seems he’s still concerned about the turf before tomorrow’s huge game.
The hope will be that the pitch does not play a big role in the outcome of the game, particularly as recent matches between the two rivals have seen plenty of controversy already.
Barcelona head into the match 2-0 down from the first leg but optimistic they can pull off a comeback and reach the semi-finals.
Hansi Flick is unhappy with the pitch condition as he gestured to UEFA officials about the turf during a training session, indicating concerns over its quality.
FC Barcelona is preparing for the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match against Atletico Madrid.
FC Barcelona arrived in Madrid earlier on April 13, 2026, ahead of their Champions League match against Atletico Madrid.
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