FC Barcelona are currently going through a peaceful phase amid a chaotic 2026-27 season. Following a turbulent last 45 days that saw the club getting thrashed back-to-back by PSG and Real Madrid, and clinching a statement win against Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid, Barca and its staff are recharging their batteries amid this second international break of the season.
A total of 12 players, including crucial players like Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, and Pedri, have been called by their national teams. It means that head coach Hansi Flick and his staff have gotten a deserved break before some crucial games in the upcoming months, allowing them to relax a bit off the field.
The 61-year-old Barca head coach has reportedly traveled to Germany to spend some time with his family and will be returning back to Barcelona on Sunday. The Barca head coach also shared some glimpses of his getaway in Germany on his recently created Instagram handle.
The pictures show Flick spending some time at a family-run spot, namely Simon and Bearns in Heidelberg, the native place of the Barca coach. During his visit to the shop, the 61-year-old can be seen keeping a close eye on the roasting and making of the coffee as he spends some personal time away from the football pitch.
“A few days in Germany ☕,” the post’s caption read. “Good coffee, good company, and some quality time at a family-run spot. Proud of what they’ve built. @simonandbearns. Recharged and ready for what’s next.”
Meanwhile, Flick’s coaching staff was recently spotted in the Gaudí Restaurant in Barcelona, a popular Catalan food joint. Assistant coaches Marcus Sorg, Heiko Westermann, and Arnau Blanco were spotted at this get-together, while goalkeeping coach Jose Ramon de la Fuente was also present there. Notably, Head Coach Hansi Flick wasn’t present at the get-together for his personal time in Germany.
Under Hansi Flick, Barca capped off their games before the international break quite well. But they have some tough fixtures ahead of them, including a matchup against Villarreal later this month on November 22, which will also be their first game after the break. Besides, the Spanish giants will also take on Atletico Madrid before the blockbuster UCL game against Manchester City next month.
The German coach has already been under pressure to somehow manage the squad that is currently shorthanded with defenders. Several injuries have piled up in the Catalan club in the last few weeks, which presents a challenge for Flick to sharpen his tactics despite those caveats against teams like City and Atletico.
To lead this depleted Barca through a stacked fixture list won’t be easy for Flick, but the German mastermind and his staff needs to come with a way to keep Barca’s dominance in the league and European stage alive for this season.
