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Flick Rules Out Tactical U-Turn After Barcelona's 3-3 Champions League Draw

He argues the problem lies in missing midfield intensity rather than the team's identity.

Overview

  • After the draw in Bruges, Hansi Flick said Barcelona will stick to their attacking, possession-based approach.
  • He rejected shifting to a deep defensive block or grinding out 1-0 counter-attacking wins, saying, “We are Barca.”
  • Flick cited a lack of pressure on the ball in midfield and lost duels as the root of the defensive issues against Club Brugge.
  • He called the result unsatisfactory but noted the team’s repeated comebacks and promised to analyze the match and address the flaws.
  • Reports highlight a broader trend of goals conceded this season, with 16 in the last nine matches and 20 in 15 overall since mid-September.