Friday 13/February/2026 – 04:33 AM
receive Barcelona A harsh defeat against Atletico Madrid with a score of 4-0, in one of the heaviest losses suffered by the Catalan team in its history against the Rojiblancos.
A historic quadruple in Barcelona… Atletico Madrid gives Flick the biggest loss in his career
With this result, Barcelona lost by four goals to Atletico for only the third time in its history, after two previous defeats with the same score in November 1942 and April 1989, so the same scenario would return in February 2026, but with a harsher impact on Barca’s fans.
The defeat was not only painful in terms of the result, but it carried a new negative number for German coach Hansi Flick, who suffered the biggest loss in his professional coaching career.
It is also the first time he has lost by four goals in 21 years, when he was coaching one of the fourth-tier clubs in Germany, before launching his major career in the world of coaching.
Shock took over the Catalan street after the lackluster defensive performance, especially since Barcelona entered the match with ambitions to compete, before the dream turned into a heavy night that brought to mind the worst historical fall against Atletico.
This defeat raises big question marks about the team’s readiness in major confrontations, and its ability to hold together in decisive matches, at a sensitive time of the season.
Barcelona now requires a strong response to restore confidence, while Atletico Madrid emerges with a new historic victory to be added to its record of confrontations against the Catalan rival.
The second leg of the Spanish King’s Cup semi-final will be held at Camp Nou on March 3.
