“Ask Real Madrid!”… Flick Sarcastically Responds to Barcelona’s Copa del Rey Critics

11 February 2026at13:23

Hansi Flick, Barcelona's coach, took a jab at Real Madrid while addressing critics who are downplaying the Catalan side's progress in the Copa del Rey. His comments came during the press conference ahead of their semi-final clash against Atlético Madrid.

A journalist posed the question: "What do you think of those who diminish the importance of this qualification in the Cup or try to strip away some of its significance, due to not having faced any top-flight team so far this season?"

The German coach simply replied: "Ask Real Madrid."

Barcelona had eliminated second-division side Albacete in the quarter-finals. Notably, Albacete had previously caused an upset by defeating Real Madrid in the round of 16 of the same competition.

Barcelona is set to face Atlético Madrid next Thursday at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in the Spanish capital, with kick-off scheduled for 9:00 PM (GMT +1).

Q&A

What was Hansi Flick's sarcastic response to Barcelona's Copa del Rey critics?

Hansi Flick, Barcelona's coach, sarcastically told critics to "Ask Real Madrid" when questioned about the significance of their Copa del Rey qualification, especially after eliminating second-division side Albacete.

What is the significance of Albacete in Hansi Flick's comments regarding the Copa del Rey?

Albacete is significant because Barcelona eliminated them in the quarter-finals, a team that had previously caused an upset by defeating Real Madrid in the round of 16 of the same competition.

When and where will Barcelona play their next Copa del Rey semi-final match?

Barcelona is scheduled to face Atlético Madrid next Thursday at 9:00 PM (GMT +1) at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in the Spanish capital for their semi-final clash.