Barcelona reportedly tells Flick to steer clear of Mourinho rivalry
Diario Sport says Barcelona has urged its coach not to discuss Jose Mourinho or Real Madrid as the managers prepare to meet in LaLiga.
Barcelona has reportedly advised coach Hansi Flick to avoid public discussion of Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid ahead of the 2026–27 LaLiga season.
The claim, carried by Yahoo Sports and attributed to Diario Sport, says Barcelona chiefs delivered a simple message: “Not a word about Mourinho or Real Madrid.” Barcelona has not independently confirmed the reported advice.
Mourinho is reported to have returned to Real Madrid for another spell, setting up a renewal of his managerial rivalry with Flick. The report places the warning in the context of Mourinho’s previous controversies at the Madrid club, including clashes with Pep Guardiola and an incident involving Tito Vilanova.
Flick previously dismissed questions about facing Mourinho, saying he was ready to meet any opposing coach. The German manager is expected to face further questions about Mourinho as the season progresses.
Mourinho has also reportedly criticised LaLiga referees after Real Madrid’s defeat by Real Betis, although the available source material does not provide the full context of those comments.
