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BARCELONA, Spain (AP) – Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was in the dugout during Sunday’s Clasico against Real Madrid following the death of his father.<\/p>\n

Barcelona will host Madrid at the Camp Nou with a chance to make it two wins in a row Spanish league championship<\/span> By avoiding defeat against their fiercest rivals. <\/p>\n

Flick’s father’s death was announced just hours before kick-off.<\/p>\n

\u201cFC Barcelona and the entire Blaugrana family would like to send our deepest love to Hansi Flick following the passing of his father.\u201d Barcelona said in a statement:<\/span>. “We share your grief and our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.”<\/p>\n

Barcelona and Real Madrid players wore black armbands and a moment of silence was observed before kick-off.<\/p>\n

Barcelona heads into the final Clasico of the season with an 11-point lead over Madrid with four matches remaining in La Liga. <\/p>\n

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AP Soccer: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/soccer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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