Barcelona’s revival: Aided by Flick’s pragmatism, the might of La Masia and a sprinkle of luck

BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 26: Raphinha of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Valencia CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on January 26, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

German pragmatism and discipline. FC Barcelona’s traditional, expressive fair. On paper, there shouldn’t be a sync between the two. At least, not as much as it has. When Hansi Flick was named as Xavi Hernandez’s successor, even the most optimistic of fans wouldn’t have imagined the team to be as explosive and entertaining as it … Read more