An emotional Hansi Flick celebrated guiding Barcelona to their 29th LaLiga title on Sunday, delivering a commanding 2-0 Clasico win over Real Madrid hours after his father passed away overnight.
The German manager took his place on the sidelines at a sold-out Camp Nou despite his personal tragedy, steering his side to a result that put Barca out of reach of their rivals with three matches to play.
Before kickoff, the stadium observed a minute's silence in tribute. Broadcast images showed Flick in tears, comforted by members of his technical staff and players in a poignant moment that set an emotionally charged tone for the evening.
"It was a tough match and I'll never forget this day," an emotional Flick said to a packed Camp Nou during the title celebrations. "I want to thank the squad and all the people who have supported us."
The title caps a remarkable campaign for Flick, whose occasionally hair-raising but rarely dull tactical approach has proven both consistently entertaining and ultimately successful in Spain's top flight.