Laporta thrilled to have ´Gladiator´ Flick at Barcelona helm

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Barcelona president Joan Laporta has likened head coach Hansi Flick to “Gladiator” and says he is thrilled to have him in the dugout.

Flick replaced Xavi as Barcelona boss in May 2024 and led the club to a domestic treble in his first season in charge, winning LaLiga, the Copa del Rey and the Supercopa de Espana.

The Blaugrana finished the 2024-25 league season as LaLiga’s top scorers with 102 goals, at least 24 more than any other team.

Flick has won 51 of his 70 games in charge of Barca in all competitions (D8 L11), boasting a 72.9% win rate. Overall, he has seen his side score 199 goals.

Laporta is delighted with how Flick has brought glory back to Barca, comparing him to actor Russell Crowe in the Hollywood film Gladiator.