âIâll Never Accept That From Any Coachâ â Pedriâs Explosive Revelation About Clash with Hansi Flick Shocks Barcelona
Barcelona, October 5, 2025 â Spanish football has been rocked by the stunning confession of Pedri GonzĂĄlez, FC Barcelonaâs young midfield star, who has spoken out for the first time about a heated confrontation with head coach Hansi Flick.
In an exclusive interview with a Catalan outlet, the 22-year-old revealed shocking details of the incident that took place after Barçaâs tense 2â1 victory over Real Betis last weekend.
âI know I made a mistake, but what Hansi Flick said to me after the final whistle is something Iâll never accept from any coach,â Pedri admitted emotionally, exposing deep divisions inside the Barcelona dressing room.
The clash reportedly began in the 85th minute at the Estadi OlĂmpic LluĂs Companys, when Pedriâs misplaced clearance led to Betis briefly equalizing. Although Robert Lewandowskiâs stoppage-time winner saved the day, Flickâs fury was immediate.
According to Pedriâs account, the German manager confronted him in the tunnel after the match, allegedly saying:
âYouâre a spoiled child who doesnât deserve to be in this team if you canât take responsibility like a real man.â
Pedri described the words as âhumiliating,â claiming they crossed a line in front of teammates.
Despite the tension, Pedri remains one of Barçaâs standout performers this season, with five goals and seven assists in ten matches. In the interview, he admitted his defensive lapse but condemned Flickâs reaction:
âI respect him as a coachâheâs brought structure and resultsâbut no one will speak to me like that. Iâve given everything for this club. Hearing those words after such an intense game⊠it hurt deeply.â
He continued:
âYes, I made a mistake, but we all do. What he said wasnât criticismâit was a personal attack, and I wonât tolerate that from anyone.â
The revelation has triggered chaos across social media. Hashtags #FueraFlick (âFlick Outâ) and #ApoyoAPedri (âSupport Pedriâ) trended worldwide within hours, with fans fiercely divided. âIf this is true, Flick should be fired immediately. Pedri is the future of Barça,â one supporter wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Others urged calm, calling for internal resolution rather than public confrontation.
Club president Joan Laporta, when contacted, gave a brief response:
âWe are aware of the situation and will evaluate it calmly. Unity must come first.â
Flick, 60, who guided Bayern Munich to Bundesliga and Champions League glory in 2020, took charge at Barcelona last summer aiming to restore European dominance. Under his leadership, Barça have won eight of their first twelve matches, yet his strict, authoritarian style has sparked unease. Defender Jules Koundé previously mentioned strict punishments for lateness, including surprise benchings.
Until now, Pedri had spoken positively of Flickâs discipline, calling him âdemanding but approachable.â That relationship, however, appears to have fractured.
âI thought he was tougher on the outside than he is day-to-day, but this time, he went too far,â Pedri confessed.
Inside the dressing room, tensions are rising. Teammates Gavi and Lamine Yamal have voiced public support for Pedri, while captain Robert Lewandowski has remained silent. Club sources say Flick and Pedri are expected to meet on Monday to âclear the air,â though some insiders fear the damage may already be irreparable.
As Barcelona prepare for crucial fixtures in La Liga and the Champions Leagueâwith PSG looming nextâthis internal storm comes at the worst possible time. Whether Flick can withstand the pressure remains to be seen.
For now, the fanbase is split between loyalty to the coach who has revived the team and affection for the player often hailed as âthe new Xavi.â One thing is certain: football has taken a back seat to a personal feud that could define Barçaâs season.
This is a developing story.