Barcelona’s Hansi Flick wins La Liga Coach of the Month for March after perfect run

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has collected his first La Liga Coach of the Month award of the campaign after guiding the league leaders to three victories from three league outings in March. The Catalan club defeated Rayo Vallecano, Sevilla and Athletic Club to maintain their position at the summit of the table ahead of the international hiatus.

Speaking after the final fixture of the month, Flick acknowledged the demanding schedule his squad has negotiated across domestic and European competitions. “It hasn’t been easy for us, but after so many matches in recent weeks, the three points were the most important thing. Now we have two weeks off,” he told reporters.

The German tactician also recognised the imminent international commitments of his players, noting: “The players are going away to join their national teams. We know there’s a World Cup coming up and everyone wants to be with their country, so it’s understandable.”

Barcelona’s stars will reassemble ahead of a pivotal league encounter against Atlético Madrid on 4 April.