There's something special about seeing a former champion find glory again—and that's exactly what's happening with Hansi Flick at FC Barcelona. The German tactician, who led Bayern Munich to unprecedented heights including a historic sextuple, has just added another LaLiga title to his resume, his fifth trophy in just two years with the Catalan giants.

It's no surprise that Bayern Munich's supervisory board member Karl-Heinz Rummenigge was among the first to send congratulations. "I'm delighted that he's achieved that, because he deserves this success," Rummenigge told Bild. "Hansi has this outstanding quality of working well with his team and building a great relationship of trust with his players."

Rummenigge recalled the magic of Flick's 2020 Champions League triumph in Lisbon during the pandemic: "There was an atmosphere like I had never experienced at FC Bayern before. This spirit and the togetherness were incredible. The players would have gone through fire for their coach."

After a strained departure from Bayern—fueled by his feud with former sporting director Hasan Salihamidžić—and a brief stint with the German national team, Flick has found his rhythm again at Barcelona. Rummenigge even shared a personal story: "I know my old friend Joan Laporta very well. Shortly after Hansi arrived, I told him: 'You have to promise me you'll be Hansi's best friend. And always support him fully!' Because Hansi needs this trust to be successful."

And successful he has been. Winning back-to-back LaLiga titles ahead of Real Madrid while significantly rejuvenating the squad is no small feat. Rummenigge predicts even bigger things: "I predict that Hansi will also win the Champions League with Barcelona if he stays long enough."

For now, though, Flick's legacy at Barcelona is already secure. But as any football fan knows, Champions League success will be the ultimate measure. Next season could be the defining chapter in this remarkable comeback story.