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Hansi Flick Leads Barcelona to Double, Guardiola Praises

3/26/2026

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Hansi Flick, FC Barcelona's manager, took over from Xavi in summer 2024 and led Barcelona to a double in his first year.
Pep Guardiola expressed admiration for Hansi Flick during a pre-season friendly in Orlando, Florida, saying, "Whenever I have the chance to watch Barça, I do so with interest."
Barcelona currently sits atop La Liga and remains in the Champions League.

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Hansi Flick, FC Barcelona's manager, took over from Xavi in summer 2024 and led Barcelona to a double in his first year.
Pep Guardiola expressed admiration for Hansi Flick during a pre-season friendly in Orlando, Florida, saying, "Whenever I have the chance to watch Barça, I do so with interest."
Barcelona currently sits atop La Liga and remains in the Champions League.