"It is a known fact that Barcelona have been criticised for a slow start to the 2025/26 season under Hansi Flick. Yet, if you focus solely on the numbers, the story looks very different. In terms of results, Flick's second year at the club mirrors his first almost exactly. After two months of football, Barcelona have played 11 official matches, nine in La Liga and two in the Champions League, registering eight wins, one draw, and two losses."
"The players themselves admit that the team is not comfortable on the pitch, and calls for more intensity are growing louder. Pedri, following the win against Girona, highlighted the need for improvement, saying the team must raise its level across the board. Defensively, opponents are starting to exploit Barça's high line, and the team is less solid."
Barcelona's early 2025/26 results under Hansi Flick closely match the previous season, with 11 matches producing eight wins, one draw and two losses and only a slight goals difference. La Liga figures show 24 scored and 10 conceded versus 28 and 9 last year. Players report discomfort and growing calls for greater intensity. Defensive vulnerabilities stem from a high line that opponents exploit, while attacking fluidity suffers with Robert Lewandowski sidelined and Raphinha injured. Midfield form fluctuates with Olmo below his best and Gavi still recovering, and the team leans heavily on Pedri and Lamine Yamal.
Read at Barca Universal
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