"Thursday's 4-0 loss to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg was a painful one for FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick. Not only because of the heavy defeat suffered in a first half to forget, but also because of other circumstances, such as the controversial officiating. Hansi Flick angry and concerned As such, SPORT reports that a series of situations that have also come during an electoral period have left Flick somewhat unsettled,"
"As already reported, the German tactician was angry and frustrated with the performance of the referee on the night, with Barça getting a goal ruled out in controversial fashion, while a potential red card offence by Giuliano Simeone was overlooked as well. Along with that, the report states that Flick is surprised and concerned by the club presidential elections set to take place at Barcelona. Barça are a very particular club and Hansi Flick is passionate about and appreciates the idiosyncrasies of the Blaugrana institution,"
Hansi Flick suffered a painful 4-0 loss to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, with the defeat magnified by controversial officiating that included a disallowed Barcelona goal and a missed potential red card for Giuliano Simeone. Flick felt angry and frustrated by the referee's performance. The timing of presidential elections in the middle of the season unsettled Flick, who worries electoral processes can interfere with the team's normal functioning. Flick values Barcelona's traditions and maintains good relationships with Joan Laporta and Deco, and the club has explained the election timing so Flick now understands it.
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