German coach Hans Flick, leading FC Barcelona, appears to be locked in a fresh rivalry with Italian Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Real Madrid, ahead of their much-anticipated Clasico clash in the upcoming round of La Liga.
Real Madrid is set to host their eternal rival, Barcelona, at the Santiago Bernabéu this Saturday, fresh off an exciting victory against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.
Real Madrid currently sits second in La Liga, trailing Barcelona by just three points, adding even more intensity to this highly anticipated match.
The rivalry between Flick and Ancelotti stretches across multiple fronts, including the race for the La Liga title and the competition for the La Liga Manager of the Month award for October.
The two are also contending with Imanol Alguacil, manager of Real Sociedad, for this prestigious accolade, which highlights their stellar performances throughout the month.
The competition isn’t limited to the coaches, as the October Player of the Month award features contenders such as Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior, Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski, Atlético Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann, along with Mikel Oyarzabal from Real Sociedad and Álex Berenguer from Athletic Bilbao.
As for the Best Young Player under 23, a fierce contest is brewing between Eduardo Camavinga from Real Madrid, Pedri from Barcelona, and Barcelona’s loanee to Real Betis, Vitor Roque.
This Clasico won’t just be a regular match—it will serve as a critical moment in the multifaceted rivalry between Flick and Ancelotti, both in terms of tactical performance and the race for individual honors.
