Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has set his sights on replicating the success of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, stating that this approach is the team’s future path.
Barcelona started their pre-season tour of the USA with a strong performance, drawing 2-2 against Manchester City in Orlando. The Blaugrana then won the match in a penalty shootout. Young players Pau Victor and Pablo Torre scored for Barcelona, while Marc Casado, Inaki Pena, and Ander Astralaga also stood out.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was impressed by the new Barcelona side under Flick. He praised their positional play and how they utilized their wingers and full-backs. Despite City’s strong performance, Guardiola acknowledged that Barcelona caused problems for his team every time they attacked.
After the match, Flick expressed satisfaction with Barcelona’s performance. He noted that the team defended and attacked well, but admitted they were a bit too defensive in the first half. Flick’s goal is to increase possession and play more aggressively, a strategy inspired by Guardiola’s successful tactics at Manchester City.
