Hansi Flick claimed victory in the Champions League with the German giants in 2020.
Barca manager Hansi Flick says he hopes to avoid his grandchildren witnessing the actions that resulted in his dismissal during the match against Girona.
Flick received a caution for mocking applause the fourth official when he indicated additional time of stoppage time, following the team's missed chances with the score level.
When substitute the defender scored a late winner for Barca, Flick participated in the fans in joyous scenes and was given a second yellow for making an inappropriate signal.
"I don't like seeing myself in such a condition on television, and I hope to prevent my descendants from observing their elder like that," Flick said. "Therefore I likely have to change my behavior."
The Coach Explains Emotion to Devotion for the Club
Addressing media at a press briefing before Barcelona meet Olympiacos in the European competition, Flick linked the gesture for which he was penalised to the strong emotions he has for the team, which he has managed since this year.
Flick was head coach at Bayern Munich when the German side became the first to net eight times against Barcelona in more than 50 years in that year, and states to have been understated on the sideline as his team advanced into a European Cup last four.
"I recall when I was manager of Bayern Munich, the video of the game against Barcelona revealed that I had the identical response to the initial, next and final goals," commented Flick. "Observers said I didn't show joy! Currently I'm showing more emotion, it's true, because this club has completely changed me."
"Perhaps I should restrain my emotions, but I adore Barcelona, Barcelona and its supporters, and that's why I consistently give my all."
Suspension for Key Match
Flick's dismissal includes a sideline suspension which will confine him to the stands of the stadium as his team face Real Madrid in El Clasico on Sunday – though the club are challenging against the ruling.
Club president Joan Laporta alleged a "white hand" was behind official Jesus Gil Manzano's officiating against the opponent – implying favoritism toward the Madrid club – though Flick himself refused to get involved in suggestions of referee partiality.
"I held no issue with the referee," he said. "I did not protest at him but he saw it that way and that's a situation I have to acknowledge."
