Real Madrid Coach on Barcelona's 4-0 Defeat to Atlético Madrid: "Ask Flick"
13 February 2026at12:59
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa responded to a statement made by Barcelona coach Hansi Flick during the press conference ahead of their La Liga Matchday 24 clash against Real Sociedad.
When asked about Barcelona's 4-0 defeat to Atlético Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final, Arbeloa stated: "I have nothing to say. Ask Barcelona and Flick."
Arbeloa's response follows Flick's earlier comments regarding those who questioned Barcelona's Copa del Rey performance, suggesting they had faced weaker opponents. Flick had said: "Ask Real Madrid," referring to Albacete, the team Barcelona defeated in the quarter-finals. Albacete was also the team that eliminated Real Madrid from the competition in the round of 16.
Q&A
How did Real Madrid coach Arbeloa respond to Barcelona's significant Copa del Rey defeat?
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa, when asked about Barcelona's 4-0 Copa del Rey semi-final loss, stated he had "nothing to say" and directed reporters to "Ask Barcelona and Flick" for details.
What was the context behind Real Madrid coach Arbeloa's "Ask Flick" remark regarding Barcelona's Copa del Rey performance?
Arbeloa's remark directly countered Hansi Flick's earlier statement, where the Barcelona coach suggested critics of their Copa del Rey run should "Ask Real Madrid," implying Real faced weaker opponents.
