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Flick grants Barcelona players two days off to disconnect and rest after El Clasico loss

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According to SPORT, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has given his players two days off following their 2-1 loss to Real Madrid in the first El Clasico of the season on Sunday night.

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According to SPORT, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has given his players two days off following their 2-1 loss to Real Madrid in the first El Clasico of the season on Sunday night.

As per the report, the German tactician is prioritising physical recovery and mental freshness as Barcelona attempt to rediscover their best form following consecutive defeats to PSG and Real Madrid.

After seeing his team struggle for energy in Paris and then lose 2-1 at home in El Clasico, Flick wants his players to step away from football briefly before returning to intensive work on the training ground.

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