Borussia Dortmund vs FC Barcelona tactical preview

Barcelona travel to Signal Iduna Park to face Borussia Dortmund, Hansi Flick's former rival, to chase a win that could be a huge step towards the Champions League knockout phase.

What does Flick need to improve so Barcelona can keep evolving?

What exactly should Hansi Flick improve so that his Barcelona keep evolving as their opposition inevitably does the same?

Barca vs Real Sociedad: Why did Barca lose?

Imanol Alguacil's men demonstrated that in contemporary football, sometimes the art of winning lies not in dominating the ball but in controlling spaces, transitions, and moments.

How sustainable is Hansi Flick's highline?

Hansi Flick's football is unique across Europe. But how sustainable is an approach that forces Barcelona into a game of Russian Roulette every week?

Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Match Review

Hansi Flick passes the El Clasico test with flying colours as Barcelona demolish Real Madrid 4:0. Here's our full tactical analysis.

Bayern vs Barca: Match Review

The victory wasn't just a result. It was a redemption, for a club still carrying the scars of that 8-2 defeat. Laporta had apparently said to Flick " You owe us one". By the looks of it, Hansi paid back his dues for that night of humiliation in Lisbon.

Barcelona vs Bayern Munich tactical preview

Barcelona face the toughest challenge of their season so far as Bayern Munich come to Catalonia. Here is the full tactical analysis and preview of this match-up.

Where does Frenkie de Jong fit in Hansi Flick's Barcelona?

Frenkie de Jong is back but where - if at all - does he fit in the new FC Barcelona Hansi Flick is trying to build? Find out in our tactical analysis.

How did Flick transform Barca's attack?

Sustained pressure is about recovering the ball high and not letting the opposition settle. This is where Barcelona's evolution shines.

Should Ansu Fati be starting ahead of Ferran Torres?

Ansu Fati doesn't seem to be a player on Hansi Flick's mind. Instead, Ferran Torres and Pau Victor are ahead of the once-fabled La Masia prodigy. But should that be the case? Is Torres so much better than Fati now?

The secret behind Flick's verticality at FC Barcelona

Hansi Flick's verticality is wildly misunderstood. In this episode, we find out if his Barca are really that vertical. And if so, how is that different from Xavi?

What's the best way to play with a red card?

Playing with a red card is never easy. But can a suboptimal situation be maximised through tactics, training and mentality?