Flick nominated for La Liga’s Coach of the Month award for December

Spain’s La Liga has announced the coaches shortlisted for the December Coach of the Month award. The nominees are Barcelona head coach Hans-Dieter Flick, Celta’s Claudio Giraldes, and Espanyol’s Manolo Gonzalez. Barcelona played four La Liga matches in December and won all of them. Celta collected 7 points out of 9 from three games during the month. Espanyol recorded a perfect return from three matches. It is noted that Barcelona lead the Spanish league with 46 points. Espanyol are fifth with 33 points, while Celta sit seventh on 23 points. The next round will be held at the beginning of 2026.