I tried to talk — Hansi Flick explains his red card against Girona

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick will watch El Clásico from the stands after he was sent off towards the end of the LALIGA victory against Girona. 

The Blaugrana needed a late Ronald Araujo strike to beat their Catalan rivals 2-1, and Hansi Flick's boisterous celebration from the dugout after the goals has sparked controversies, leading to suggestions that he might receive additional sanctions. 

After the game, Flick explained that his controversial celebration was not a gesture at the referee; instead, he was only displaying excitement. 

"Football is about emotions; it's about tension. It wasn't for anyone; it was just a celebration,” he told reporters. Frenkie was there, and they showed him a card. 

“My reaction wasn't directed at the referee. And I don't know why he showed me the second one. The celebration wasn't against anyone; it was about how we won. I was happy. I don't and won't do anything against anyone. I accept the referee's decision. It wasn't against him. I applauded so the team would react.

"I tried to talk to the referee, but I couldn't. He went his own way, and I couldn't. I accept the referee's decisions; he makes the decisions. What I did had nothing to do with him. If he doesn't want to talk to me, that doesn't make me sad; I accept that."