In 2024, Real Madrid had turned the heels when understanding that Vinicius Junior or any other Merengue player would be crowned Ballon d'Or. Suddenly, no representative of the club had participated in the ceremony for the delivery of the individual trophy. A year later, President Florentino Perez made the same choice and Real will not come to Paris on September 22. FC Barcelona reacted.
And it is more particularly Hansi Flick who offered himself a barely veiled spray towards Real Madrid. Present on Saturday at the pre-match press conference, on the eve of the meeting between his Barça and Getafe (9 p.m., 5th day of Liga), the Blaugrana coach was questioned about this absence of the “Casa Blanca” at the Châtelet Theater, the place where the ceremony will take place.
These remarks were relayed by Marca. Hansi Flick was asked about the possibility of Lamine Yamal to be sacred.
” I don't know. I think Lamine will win this trophy, even if I don't know if it's for right now. But being present is shown to respect. Whatever the identity of the winner, he will deserve it. »»
Flick gives a lesson to Real Madrid
And the German tactician to put a layer from it. “You have to be present, to take advantage of it, to show respect for the winners. This is of essential importance. »»
Obviously, Barça has more to win this year than a Real Madrid who has missed his last season and who had known for a while that he would not win the Golden Ball 2025.
On the Catalan side on the other hand, there are at least two players who have serious chances and who can at least hope for a very good ranking. Lamine Yamal of course, presented as one of the favorites with Ousmane Dembélé. And then Raphinha who had an incredible season with his club. In any case, there will be suspense.
