The Catalans have erupted with goals this season, and Flick’s team has bagged a whopping 158 goals this season. It’s something that has reignited excitement in culers. As Barca continues their adrenaline rush under Flick, let’s break down the hype, risks and raised questions beneath these fireworks.
The Fireworks of Hansi Flick: The Most Fearless Attack in Europe Since Peak Bayern?
Have you guys ever heard of the German blitzkrieg? It’s a method of offensive German warfare, and Hansi Flick’s Bayern looked like it executed this technique in 2019/20. And now, Flick is imposing the same strategy with Barca. The 158-goal tally of Barca this season definitely shows that Flick is following his Bayern blue-print.
The vertical passes, relentless pressing and positional chaos: Flick’s tactics have been an offensive masterclass. Xavi’s tactics were more like safety-first, but Flick just does not care for safety. The numbers are dazzling, but some fans still ask: Will Flick will be able to do it in the knock-out stages as well?
Xavi’s Barca Lacked what Flick’s Barca Has
For most Barca fans, Xavi’s Barca was not at all beautiful. FC Barcelona’s identity has always been total football. The team’s spirit is based on offensive technique rather than defensive solidity. Even when Xavi’s Barca won the title in 2022/23, as appreciable the effort was, it was not cherished a lot.
And thus, Xavi’s exit felt inevitable in the end. Flick came, and his team had everything what Xavi did not have. The attacking spirit is back, football is entertaining, but the defense is very leaky. That is because Flick’s style is based on fearless, offensive display. It sometimes backfires, but it always manages to keep fans on their toes.
The Entertaining Football Will Amount to Nothing if Barca Loses Tonight
The sad truth about all this glory Flick has brought is that if Barca loses against Inter tonight, the season long hard work might mean nothing. Barcelona has been on a UCL drought for a decade, and mostly the UCL is the only trophy which Barca fans ask their manager of. Can Flick football give Barca their much awaited UCL breakthrough?
The half answer to this question will be answered tonight, as Barca is set to face Inter Milan in the second leg of the UCL semi-final. The entertaining, offensive football that Flick has brought back in the Catalan team must be the answer for Barca’s UCL questions, and tonight’s game will be instrumental in achieving this ultimate glory. Let’s go Flick, we trust you!