Barcelona have completely changed me, says Flick after touchline antics

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Soccer Football - LaLiga - FC Barcelona v Girona - Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain - October 18, 2025 FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick before the match REUTERS/Albert Gea

BARCELONA, Spain - Barcelona manager Hansi Flick revealed on Monday that his time at the Catalan club had transformed him, speaking candidly on the eve of the Champions League clash with Olympiakos Piraeus.

The match comes at a critical juncture after defeat by Paris Saint-Germain in the group stages for a Barca side who were a few minutes from reaching their first Champions League final in a decade in Flicks first year in charge last season.

The German coach acknowledged his recent emotional outbursts, including being sent off during the Spanish champions dramatic 2-1 win over Girona in La Liga on Saturday when Ronald Araujos stoppage-time strike secured victory.

The 60-year-old Flick, who was shown a red card for allegedly protesting against refereeing decisions in the dying minutes of the match, said he had been overwhelmed by emotion.

Im not more nervous, maybe my emotions are not the same as before, he told a press conference on Monday.

I remember when I was coaching Bayern Munich, there were images of us winning 8-2 against Barca, and I never smiled with the eight goals.

Now I have more emotions; this club have completely changed me. What I can say is that I love this club, I love Barcelona, I love the people here, its incredible, and I give my all