“The ‘Flicki-Flacka’ triumphs, Barça humiliates Bayern”: The German press surrenders to Flick

The Barça display against Bayern Munich has led the German press to praise Hansi Flick, whom media outlets such as Bild elevate to the category of “master”, compared to the “apprentice” Kompany. “Shameful defeat”, a strong slap in the face and a headline that was repeated: “Flick dismantles Bayern.”

“Bayern received a strong slap in the face against former coach Hansi Flick (59) and former striker Robert Lewandowski (36) in Barcelona. If Bayern continues like this, they will experience the 2025 Champions League final in Munich at home, although not in the Allianz Arena, but in the living room, in front of the television…”, says Bild in its edition of this Thursday.

It is shameful how Bayern gave up after trailing 3-1 at half-time.”

Matthias BrügelmannGerman journalist

The German newspaper described the 4-1 defeat in Barcelona as “embarrassing.” This 1:4 result was also a slap in the face for sports director Max Eberl (51). In the end, in the legendary search for a long-term coach, he decided against Hansi Flick (59) and Vincent Kompany (38). In the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona it seemed like a coaching duel between masters and apprentices. “It is shameful how Bayern gave up after trailing 3-1 at half-time.” “You can’t see Kimmich, Kane, or Palhinha! Kim and Upamecano overwhelmed and left alone,” adds Matthias Brügelmann in his opinion column.

For its part, Kicker highlights the figure of Raphinha and headlines “Raphinha’s Gala in Barcelona: The Bayern debacle”. The Brazilian is the protagonist for being the first Barça player to score three goals against Bayern. “From sensitive to Flick’s differentiating player. No FC Barcelona professional has ever scored three goals in a match against FC Bayern. Neither Neymar, nor Luis Suárez. Not even Lionel Messi”, they conclude.

The ‘Flicki-Flacka’ triumphs! “Barça humiliates Bayern!” Titles his chronicle Sky Germany. “Flick’s Barça has six points in the Champions League and has freed itself from the Bayern curse: after six consecutive defeats, including a 2:8 against Flick’s Bayern in 2020, it was the first success against the “Black Beast” since May 2015″, you can read.

In England, The Guardian described what happened as Barcelona’s “vengeful demolition of Bayern Munich.” “It was not just a victory, it was an exorcism, the olés echoing around the Olympic Stadium while at the top of the Montjuïc hill Barcelona put the ghosts to rest. Bayern Munich, the ogres who had scored eight goals against them in Lisbon […] “He left here in pieces, expertly sliced,” writes Sid Lowe in the British newspaper.

“Kane and Bayern, humiliated by Barcelona and Raphinha, former Leeds star,” says the sensational The Sun. “England captain Harry Kane was humiliated when Bayern Munich were beaten 4-1 by Barcelona in the Champions League. The former Leeds United winger, Raphinha, scored a sublime hat-trick for Barça to continue with its formidable start to the season and make clear its value against Bayern,” they explain.

“A Barça to be proud of overwhelms Bayern,” headlines Mundo Deportivo, which describes what happened yesterday as a “historic triumph,” highlights “Raphinha’s hat-trick,” and adds that “Bayern arrived laughing at the Barcelona club.” and returns to Munich with his tail between his legs.” In Sport they also talk about the recital and also add a photo of the Brazilian, but of the celebration of one of his goals. “Oktoberfest”, L’Esportiu headlines its cover, comparing the traditional Bavarian beer festival with the goal feast that Barcelona scored this Wednesday. “Barça cages the black beast and frees itself,” this medium points out.

In the Madrid sports newspapers they focus on next Saturday’s classic. Both headline, “what a classic awaits us.” Marca says that “Barça arrives more than prepared for the Classic. His week of truth couldn’t have started in a better way after beating a Bayern team that had recently made him bite the dust, on some occasions in an excessive way like the 8-2 in Lisbon. Flick’s team reduced the streak of consecutive defeats against the Bavarians to six and their great game gives them more than necessary confidence to face Saturday’s Clásico at the Bernabéu.” For its part, AS assures that this Barça is scary, and in its chronicle Santi Giménez points out that “Flick’s team stages a catharsis against Bayern, its most feared rival, beating 4-1 with a stellar Raphinha. “He arrives at the Classic fired.”