Hansi Flick's perfect finals record raises pressure on Real Madrid

Hansi Flick has won every final he has contested, and Real Madrid face Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final where Xabi Alonso's immediate future is under scrutiny.

Real Madrid will meet Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final, a match that could affect Xabi Alonso's immediate future as head coach. A Clasico final is always decisive, and this one draws added attention because Barcelona are led by Hansi Flick. Flick's record in finals is unbeaten across his managerial career, which increases focus on the fixture. Alonso did beat Flick earlier this season in La Liga, but this is a knockout final rather than a league match. Key facts: - The match is the Spanish Super Cup final between Real Madrid and Barcelona. - Hansi Flick has contested seven finals and has won every one of them. - Five of those wins came during his time at Bayern Munich and two since joining Barcelona. - Xabi Alonso defeated Flick once in La Liga this season, but finals are presented as a different kind of test. Summary: The immediate effect is increased scrutiny on Xabi Alonso ahead of the Spanish Super Cup final. The match itself is the next scheduled event and its result will determine the short-term outcome for the teams involved.