How did Flick transform Barca's attack?
Sustained pressure is about recovering the ball high and not letting the opposition settle. This is where Barcelona's evolution shines.
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Should Ansu Fati be starting ahead of Ferran Torres?
Ansu Fati doesn't seem to be a player on Hansi Flick's mind. Instead, Ferran Torres and Pau Victor are ahead of the once-fabled La Masia prodigy. But should that be the case? Is Torres so much better than Fati now?
The secret behind Flick's verticality at FC Barcelona
Hansi Flick's verticality is wildly misunderstood. In this episode, we find out if his Barca are really that vertical. And if so, how is that different from Xavi?
What's the best way to play with a red card?
Playing with a red card is never easy. But can a suboptimal situation be maximised through tactics, training and mentality?
Barca - Villarreal. Chaos at La Ceràmica
Marcelino had a plan and it almost worked until it didn't. Flick won the battle of the nerves.
Barcelona's Monaco meltdown exposes old habits that die hard
Barca conceded a red card in the tenth minute thereby pretty much signing off the outcome before the payers had properly warmed up
BarcaFutbol: Some changes
We are changing a few things. The what, the why and the when
Hansi Flick's revolution at FC Barcelona - tactical analysis
Hansi Flick's revolution at FC Barcelona has started with a bang: rejuvenated team, dominant play & clear ideas in just four games. Here are his secrets.
Barca vs Girona: Barca win 4-1 to stay top of league
In ninety minutes of football, Hansi Flick didn't just win a derby, he rekindled a spirit
Can Pau Victor reinforce Barcelona's attack in 2024/25?
His excellent finishing ability, decent carrying potential and immense work rate off the ball are all attributes of a great forward.
Marc Casado: Next La Masia Gem or Just Squad Depth?
Casado profiles as a deep-lying playmaker and box-to-box midfielder, mixing it up with great long distribution and a technical presence in pockets and between the lines
Is Marc Bernal the pivot Barcelona have been waiting for?
Barcelona's search for the perfect pivot, has led them back to where it all started: La Masia. Marc Bernal is set to shoulder the burden many before him could not bear.
Opinion
9 years of Barca's "Rebuild" and "Revolution"
Barcelona's transfer strategy over the past nine years can be summed up in one word: shambolic. Despite acquiring 57 professionals and promoting 31 youth players, the squad remains unbalanced and incomplete
Profile
Dani Olmo & Barcelona: Injection of quality or wasted funds?
Olmo has immense technical prowess, versatility in deployment and attacking instincts that make him a formidable weapon across the frontline.
Profile
Nico Williams: A necessity or a luxury for Barcelona?
Is Joan Laporta being reckless (and crazy) again? Or is the Lezama Boy Wonder the antidote to Barça's misery?
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Nico Williams - the winger Barca need ?
Imperfection is what makes Nico Williams so enthralling. He's not some media-trained PR engine or tactical robot. He's a footballer with rough edges, a diamond still being cut.
Profile
Alexia Putellas – Shaping Barcelona’s Legacy
Alexia is without a doubt the one player that truly defines FC Barcelona Femini and their legacy. This Ballon D'Or winner is pioneering the role of women in football.
Opinion
Xavi - Se Queda
Xavi the thinker and Xavi the Barca fan. A legend who bleeds Barca and whose last season as a coach should be one of joy and happy memories
Profile
Pau Cubarsi - The Perfect Barcelona Highline Centre Back?
In Pau Cubarsi, Barca have a true La Masia gem in their hands. One, who if nurtured and coached in the right way, can become an all time great.
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Should Barcelona go all out for Julian Nagelsmann?
Clubs under Nagelsmann play attacking football and dominate their opposition, a philosophy that mirrors Barcelona's view of the beautiful game. But he is not without faults.
Podcast
Barca's Season: A madridista's viewpoint
In the latest episode of Fullback, we had the pleasure of hosting Scott Martin, a coach, analyst, and self-proclaimed Madridista on Barcelona's prognosis
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Can Roberto De Zerbi revolutionise Barcelona?
De Zerbi wants to be the protagonist and wants to make the opposition react to him, not vice versa. By taking the initiative and pushing players forward, he ensures he's not reacting to their moves
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Can Roberto DeZerbi be the right coach for Barcelona?
We talk about De Zerbi's aggressive and adventurous style of play, emphasising heavy possession and quick vertical progression.
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Where will Barca end the season realistically?
In this podcast we join Andy West to talk about Xavi's difficulties in effectively communicating his tactical vision to the players