Flick’s Total Revolution
Real Madrid-Barcelona
At Barça everything is different. The arrival of the German coach was a turning point, and the effect produced by the game with the Blaugrana lives up to expectations. This is an x-ray of change.
If what starts well ends well, Barcelona have reason to be excited again. In a cyclothymic club, which in the imperial era was accustomed to victories, and later to losses, The arrival of Hansi Flick (Heidelberg, Germany, 59) meant radical change. in the sensations conveyed by a team walking without a compass. His football is now stimulating, more dynamic and direct than ever, devoid of the confusion it brought during the recent Xavi era. You’ve left the uncertainty behind to restore high pressure and reset the gasket. At the moment, Barca are a complete team, incredibly fresh physically and much more balanced.
There were those in the summer who wondered when Madrid would win the title with its competitive tyranny, joined by Mbappe, but the debate is clearly different now. Barca managed to level the score in the race for the League and are not disparaging their main rivals. He has established himself as an absolute candidate under a coach who has modernized his game. Barca’s change is obvious and has its own explanation.
Football update
Flick revived Barcelona. He found the answers to all problems
restored ambition in the face of pressure and physical potential of the team and stood up for
more vertical and modern football. The data confirms this. La Liga points leader
goals, assists, shots, good dribbling, possession and duels won.
They are also the team that receives the fewest shots (84).
Barca dominate almost all areas of the pitch and they tend to concentrate their attacks on the right.
thanks to the Lamina factor and creates an important attack volume.
Having more than 55% of touches in this area.
xG: a scale that determines the likelihood of a goal based on the characteristics of the game.
% Percentage of total offensive touches that occur during each third
Football update
Flick revived Barcelona. found
answers to all problems, recovered
ambitions in pressure and physical potential
team and advocates for a more vertical and
modern. The data confirms this. Leader
La Liga by points, goals, assists, shots,
Good dribbling, ball possession and duels won.
This is also the team that has the smallest
frames received (84)
Barça dominate in almost every aspect.
fields, he usually throws his attacks
or to the right due to the Lamin factor and
generates a significant attack volume.
More than 55% of touches in this area
xG: a scale that determines the probability that
a reason is a goal that depends on
characteristics of the play.
% Percentage of total offensive touches
which occur every third
The data clearly shows that this is a rehabilitated Barça. It seems that he has dealt with the ghosts of the past and is performing his duties with extraordinary consistency. He has many qualities, but if there is one thing he has made significant progress on, it is pressure after a loss. Flick adheres to the principle: the faster you recover, the less you run back. Based on this axiom, Barca operate with attitude, determination and tactical flair. Thus, it is the second team in the league that carries out the most pressing actions, which is an absolutely surprising condition, since it is this team that has possessed the ball the longest. He made 85 rebounds in advanced areas, which brought him up to 14 scoring chances and two goals. It is a collective effort in which everyone participates with absolute conviction that this is the right way. Without going any further, Pedri became the Blaugrana’s top scorer with 50 interceptions. And Casado understands his position and always closes the distance. There is no way Barça would have reached these numbers if it weren’t for the sky-high intensity of the controversy. High pressing is another characteristic of Barça and will always benefit their style of play.
Collective commitments are respected by the entire bloc and Barça recovers very highly thanks to
a solvent tactical organization to which is added extraordinary physical effort.
Teams with the most pressure in the League:
Teams with the best PPDA*:
*A scale that measures the number of passes allowed to the opponent as a result of defensive actions. The lower the better.
Recovery in
advanced areas
Raphinha leaps at the centre-back as Pedri advances behind him. All together.
Barça have improved their pressure and the advanced metrics confirm this progress if
They compare their results with last year and with Real Madrid.
Comparison with Barça last season.
AVERAGE DISTANCE TO YOUR GOAL, WHERE THE GAME STARTS
COMPARISON WITH MADRID THIS SEASON
AVERAGE DISTANCE TO YOUR GOAL, WHERE THE GAME STARTS
Barça have a very advanced line that allows them to close down space and build on the anticipation of the game.
advanced directions. Obviously, if something fails like Osasuna did, it will be exposed.
This is the team that has called the most offside calls among the top five leagues:
68. Brighton are second on the list with just 34 players.
Collective obligations are respected
the whole block and Barça are recovering very highly
solvent tactical organization to which
extreme physical effort is added.
Teams with the most pressure in the League:
Teams with the best PPDA*:
*Scale measuring the number of passes allowed to the opponent.
through protective actions. The lower the better.
Returns
in advanced areas
Raphinha lunges at the centre-back as Pedri anticipates
behind. All together.
Barça improved pressure and performance
advanced ones indicate this progress if
faced with their own performance
last year and against Real Madrid.
Comparison with Barça
last season
AVERAGE DISTANCE TO YOUR GOAL
WHERE THE GAME STARTS
COMPARISON WITH MADRID
THIS SEASON
AVERAGE DISTANCE TO YOUR GOAL
WHERE THE GAME STARTS
Barça have a very advanced reduction line
spaces and look for anticipation in advanced areas.
Obviously, if something goes wrong, as it did with
Osasuna exposed.
This is the team that caused the most
offside opponent among the big five
leagues: 68. Brighton come into second
There are only 34 on the list.
With the level of activation and aggressiveness comes pressure at a much higher pace of play. This is the most vertical Barça, which is remembered for its continuous breaks. No one stands still, everyone seeks space when the occasion demands it. Kubarsi and Inigo Martinez, the players who make the most noise in the league, do not waste time and look for forwards and meaningful passes. It’s not about the long game, as evidenced by the fact that he’s averaging four fewer deliveries per game compared to the previous campaign, but that there’s always an intention to spear the opposition and match them with mobility. Compared to Madrid, 28% of their passes are progressive, two points more than the Whites. Moreover, when he sets up in the opposite field, he causes an individual overflow and tries to complete the game. This is why he registers two more dribbles and two more shots per game compared to the last league.
More verticality, less elaboration
Barça have not lost their essence, but their game has become sharper
in an offensive aspect. There’s more mobility and it’s more direct.
Comparison with Barça last season.
Average duration of a sequence of passes (in seconds)
Forward playback speed (m/s)
Barça have already scored four goals in direct attacks, and they scored the same number
in the last league in 38 games.
Kubarsi dives off the line, striking the back of the Valladolid defense and representing Raphinha’s turning point.
If we look at Madrid’s data, we can understand even better the impact that Flick has had on
implement a more vertical game structure.
COMPARISON WITH MADRID THIS SEASON
Average duration of a sequence of passes (in seconds)
Forward playback speed (m/s)
More vertical, less
development
Barca have lost not their essence, but their game
He is more sharp in the offensive aspect.
There’s more mobility and it’s more direct.
Comparison with Barça last season.
Average duration of a sequence of passes (in seconds)
Forward playback speed (m/s)
Barça have already scored four attacking goals.
direct, the same number that reached in
The league will last 38 days.
Kubarsi jumps on the line with a serve behind his back
Valladolid defense uncheck
Raphinha’s parting.
If you analyze the data from Madrid, it will become clear.
even greater influence that Flick had on
implement a more vertical game structure.
COMPARISON WITH MADRID THIS SEASON
Average duration of a sequence of passes (in seconds)
Forward playback speed (m/s)
The start of the season therefore gives a very positive overall outlook for Barcelona. He has nothing to blame himself for and much to hold on to, although he does not have permission to defeat himself. The overall success also includes the high level of play of all players. Kounde, Inigo, Casado, Pedri, Lamine, Fermin, Olmo, Rafinha, Lewandowski… When everyone shines, there is a sensational performance behind it, the banner of which is La Masia. Barça looks prestigious in the Clasico and in a moment reminiscent of past eras. He even dared to put an end to the Bavarian curse in the best possible way.
Barça’s overall well-being is reflected in the brilliance of almost all of its players.
There are famous cases that explain the positive evolution of the Blaugrana team.
Overflow, mobility and creativity
Lamin and Rafinha symbolize imbalance. They don’t just do it with the ball,
but also with his unchecking.
Passes that create opportunities
Barça pays a lot of attention to Lamine’s team.
When Pedri sees football with his own eyes, everything goes as usual.
Pedri has found the light again. Between the lines, with a lot of possibilities
associations and arrivals are again blinding.
The Canarian comes to the forefront in the match against Sevilla and ends the game with a goal.
Lewandowski recovered the shot and began to behave better outside the penalty area.
with their support and techniques.
xG: A scale that determines the likelihood of a goal based on the characteristics of the game.
Barça’s overall well-being is reflected in brilliance
almost all of its players. There are cases
sounds that explain evolution
positive from the Blaugrana team.
Overflow, mobility and creativity
Lamin and Rafinha symbolize imbalance.
They do this not only with the ball, but also with
their unmarking.
Passes that create opportunities
Barça pays a lot of attention to Lamine’s team.
When Pedri sees football with his own eyes, everything goes as usual.
Pedri has found the light again. Between the lines,
with wide joining and arrival possibilities,
Blinding again.
Canary takes lead against Sevilla
end the game with a goal.
Lewandowski recovered the shot and began to behave better outside the penalty area.
with their support and techniques.
xG: a scale that determines the probability that
one case depends on the purpose
features of the play.