Flick has been ‘stunned’ by the refereeing in Spain over the past few months

Barcelona's head coach Hansi Flick has done his best to steer clear of refereeing controversies during his time at the club, but he has reportedly been tempted to express his true feelings in recent weeks.

Details. According to Radio Catalunya, Flick has been "stunned" by the standard of officiating in Spain over the past few months. He has also been surprised by the lack of reaction from the club and the press to decisions he finds difficult to understand.

Privately, Flick has commented on the issue and expressed his frustration over the differing standards applied to him and other La Liga managers during his dismissal. However, he has chosen not to address the matter publicly.

Background. Flick will not be on the bench for Saturday's match against Atlético Madrid at the Montjuïc due to a two-match suspension handed down following his red card in Sevilla. This will be the second game he misses, concluding his suspension.

During the recent 1–0 loss to Leganés, the team was managed by his assistant, Markus Sorg.

By the way, earlier it became known whether Barcelona will buy someone in the winter.