In the season just past, Barcelona team managed to get the titles of two important competitions. For the fans, this is undoubtedly a good news. And it is not by chance that they can achieve such a result, but there are several factors that work together.
Let’s take a look at what are the key reasons behind Barcelona‘s win this time.
Coach Flick has a great start.
New coach Hans Frick is the starting point of Barcelona’s success this season. From the very first day of his appointment, he brought a clear change to the team. He has a very clear training plan and is particularly good at motivating his players.
For club president Laporta, signing Flic was a very good decision. The German coach has not only put the team on the right track, but has also given the fans a renewed sense of hope.
Two: Yamal has become a representative of the younger generation
When it comes to the brightest players of the season, many people will think of Yamal at first. The youngster has become a key player for the team despite his young age.
He can play an important role in both offense and defense. He can score goals, he can assist, and he can also break through the opponent’s defense with his nimble dribbling skills. It can be said that at many critical moments, it was he who stepped up and helped the team out of the dilemma.
Three, the youth training academy once again made a great achievement
As we all know, Barcelona’s economy is not so good these years, so they don’t have much budget in attracting reinforcements. in the summer of 2024, they only signed Paul Victor and Danny Olmo.
In this situation, Barcelona can only rely more on players from their own youth training. Fortunately, their youth system has always been strong. Young players like Yamal, Casado, Balde, and Kubalsi have all played a huge role this season.
Four, the whole team’s fitness has improved a lot
Flick demands a lot of physical fitness from his players. The training he arranges is very intense and the pace of the game is fast. In order to adapt to this high-intensity game mode, the players’ physical fitness must keep up.
For this reason, the coaching staff also put a lot of effort in diet management and nutritional supplementation. Throughout the season, the physical condition of the players has been well maintained, which allows them to continue to power through the game.
V. Mental fitness has also become stronger
In addition to physical preparation, mental building is also important. Flick pays a lot of attention to developing the players’ willpower and resistance to pressure.
This season, Barcelona has also encountered a trough period. For example, from November to early December last year, they performed poorly in several matches and their points didn’t go up much. However, under the leadership of the coach, the players didn’t give up and eventually achieved a reversal and successfully took the league title.
Six, the substitute lineup is also very powerful
Whether a team can go far or not does not only depend on the performance of the main players, but also the replacement players are equally important. Barcelona has a lot of outstanding substitutes this season.
For example, Ferran Torres, although he plays as a substitute for the striker, he has scored 19 goals this season, including 10 goals in La Liga. There are many other substitutes like him, such as Garcia and Fermín López, who can also step up and contribute to the team at key moments.
Seven, two strikers with firepower
The most important thing for a team to win is to score. This season, Barcelona’s attacking firepower is very fierce, and this mainly relies on the pairing of Lewandowski and Rafinha.
Lewandowski and Rafinha have scored 40 goals on their own, while Rafinha has scored 34 goals. The two have combined to score almost more than half of the team’s goals. With a striker like that on the field, it’s hard for opponents to defend the goal.
Eight, the core of the midfield Pedrie is getting more and more stable
The midfield is the core of the team’s operation, and Pedri is undoubtedly one of the most reliable midfielders in Barcelona now.
Not only can he control the ball, he can also observe the situation and make accurate passes. What’s more, he’s also very active on the defensive end, often stealing the ball in the backfield and helping the team turn defense into offense.
Under his drive, teammates De Jong and Casado have also improved a lot, the overall midfield with more fluent.
Nine, offside tactics used more and more skillful
Flick’s tactics have a characteristic, is like to use “offside trap”. Simply put, it is through the front pressure defense line to create the opponent offside opportunity.
Although this tactic is a bit risky, but if executed well, it can effectively suppress the opponent’s attack. And this way of playing also let Barcelona in the attack more sense of pressure, the whole team looks more offensive.
TEN: Goalkeeper problems solved
The last but not least is the stabilization of the goalkeeper position. The original starting goalkeeper, Ter Stegen, didn’t play much all season because of an injury.
That’s when the team brought in Polish goalkeeper Szczesny on an emergency basis. I didn’t expect him to perform steadily as soon as he arrived and become the lynchpin of the backline. Even the original substitute goalkeeper Pena was squeezed to the bench by him.
With such a reliable goalkeeper, Barcelona is more confident in facing all kinds of shots.
Summarize
Barcelona’s success in getting the double crown in the new season is not due to a certain star player or a lucky game, but rather the efforts and accumulation of all aspects.
From the command of the coach to the form of the players, from the output of the youth training system to the support of the substitutes, every aspect plays an important role.
If Barcelona can continue to maintain this status in the future, I believe they will bring more surprises. As for the fans, seeing their favorite team step by step to the top is a delightful thing in itself.
