According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona's attacking style under Flick has become a tactical vulnerability. Real Madrid exploited the space behind the defense, with Mbappé scoring in El Clásico.
The Catalan newspaper reports that Barcelona's high press and attacking approach frequently leave gaps in defense that opponents exploit with quick counter-attacks. This pattern has emerged in several high-stakes matches, raising concerns about the team's ability to balance offense and defense.
Barcelona has struggled not only against Real Madrid but also in a 4-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The team conceded a late goal to Sørloth against Atlético Madrid in December 2024, then drew 4-4 with Atlético in the Copa del Rey in February 2025.
The issue persisted in the Champions League. In the 2024-2025 season, Barcelona conceded a stoppage-time equalizer against Inter Milan, then lost the match in extra time. In October 2024, Gonçalo Ramos scored a late goal against Paris Saint-Germain in the 90th minute. Barcelona encountered similar problems against Atlético Madrid in the 2025-2026 European season.
These results reveal a recurring pattern: opponents consistently exploit the space behind Barcelona's defense, particularly in the final stages when the team pushes forward to score or maintain attacking pressure.
After Barcelona's 5-2 victory over Real Betis, midfielder Rodri Hernández acknowledged the team's attacking strengths while highlighting the issue of conceding too many goals.
This presents Flick with a clear challenge: maintaining attacking efficiency while improving defensive coverage and reducing the threat of opponent counter-attacks.
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