‘We wanted to do it for Hansi Flick’ – Pedri speaks out after Barcelona’s win over Real Madrid

TL;DR

Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 2-0 in El Clasico to win the LaLiga title, dedicating the victory to manager Hansi Flick, who recently lost his father. Pedri, named MVP, emphasized the emotional significance of the win for Flick and the team.

Key points

Barcelona won the LaLiga title by defeating Real Madrid 2-0
Hansi Flick's father passed away before the match
Players wore black armbands in respect for Flick's father
Pedri was named MVP of the match
The victory was dedicated to Flick and his family

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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 10: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, lifts a miniature of the LaLiga EA Sports trophy as he celebrates after defeating Real Madrid, and winning the LaLiga title, after the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Spotify Camp Nou on May 10, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) | Getty Images Barcelona midfielder Pedri admitted the players were determined to beat Real Madrid on Sunday in El Clasico for manager Hansi Flick. The Barcelona boss sadly loss his father in the run-up to the crucial game, with a minute’s silence being held beforehand and the team wearing black armbands as a mark of respect. The Catalans went on to win 2-0 to seal another league title, with Pedri dedicating the victory to Flick’s father afterwards. “We wanted to win it here, in a Clásico, and it’s now in history,” he told Movistar. “We played a very good match. This has never been done before. It’s wonderful. Now it’s time to celebrate with family and fans because this isn’t something you achieve every day. “We wanted to do it for Flick and for the loss he has suffered. It is also dedicated to his father.” Pedri was named the MVP of the match after another stellar showing on what was an

Q&A

Why did Barcelona players dedicate their win to Hansi Flick?

Barcelona players dedicated their win to Hansi Flick in honor of his father's recent passing, showing solidarity and respect.

What was the final score of the El Clasico match between Barcelona and Real Madrid?

The final score of the El Clasico match was Barcelona 2, Real Madrid 0.

Who was named MVP in the match between Barcelona and Real Madrid?

Pedri was named the MVP of the match for his outstanding performance.