Flick narrows gap to Guardiola and Cruyff after Barcelona comeback

Hansi Flick guided Barcelona to a 2‑1 comeback victory over Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano. The win took the German coach to 23 comeback wins in 133 matches in charge of Barça.

Historic comeback rankings

That total leaves him one behind Pep Guardiola in the club’s historical ranking. Johan Cruyff remains five ahead with 28 comeback victories from 430 matches as Barcelona manager. Guardiola recorded 24 comeback wins in 249 games during his spell at the club.

Flick himself has registered 23 comeback wins in his 133 appearances. Under his tenure Barcelona have turned around 21 of the 42 matches in which they fell behind, a 50 percent conversion rate.

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Giuliano Simeone gave Atletico the lead in the 10th minute. Earlier, Julian Alvarez had already threatened Barcelona’s goal in the opening period. Fermin López equalised just before half‑time with a left‑footed finish after Pedri created the chance.

In the 66th minute Lamine Yamal supplied Fermin for his second goal. The victory marked Barcelona’s fourth comeback win of the season after similar turnarounds against Rayo Vallecano, Sevilla and Galatasaray. The three points preserved Barcelona’s advantage over Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.

It also left Atletico five points behind the Catalans. Guardiola’s 24 comeback victories now represent the next benchmark for Flick. Although Cruyff still leads, Flick’s progress after only 133 matches has already placed him among Barcelona’s most successful comeback managers.