We’ll humiliate them but only if we’re able to stop him”: Barcelona coach Hansi Flick names only ONE Real Madrid player they must stop in order to win.

In the build-up to one of football’s fiercest rivalries, Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has set the tone ahead of the upcoming El Clásico showdown against Real Madrid. Speaking to the media, the German tactician made a bold claim, stating that his team is capable of “humiliating” their arch-rivals — but only if they manage to neutralize one crucial player.
When asked about his game plan to face a dominant Real Madrid side, Flick didn’t hesitate to single out the one name giving him sleepless nights.
“We’ll humiliate them — but only if we can stop him,” Flick declared. “And that player is Jude Bellingham.”
Flick praised Bellingham’s impact since joining Los Blancos, calling him the “heartbeat of this Real Madrid side.” The 21-year-old Englishman has taken La Liga by storm with his ability to control the midfield, burst into attacking positions, and deliver decisive goals in big matches, including two memorable performances in El Clásico fixtures earlier this season.
“He’s everywhere — defending, creating, scoring,” Flick added. “We can’t allow him space or time on the ball. The moment he starts running the game, you’re finished.”
The Barcelona boss insisted that if his team can suffocate Bellingham’s influence, they have what it takes not just to win, but to humiliate Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu — a bold statement that’s sure to add even more fuel to an already explosive rivalry.
“We respect their other players, of course, but Jude is the one who makes them tick. Stop him, and you stop Madrid,” Flick concluded.
With the title race heating up and both teams desperate for bragging rights, Flick’s daring words will undoubtedly echo through the Real Madrid dressing room. Whether Barcelona can back up their coach’s confidence on the pitch remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure — all eyes will be on Jude Bellingham come matchday.