Hansi Flick makes subtle but significant training change before Club Brugge vs Barcelona | Barca Universal

"Instead of following the traditional format of conducting their final training session at the opposition's stadium, Barcelona will hold their last session at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper before flying out. The outlet mentions that the team will train in Sant Joan Despi on Tuesday morning at 11 a.m., at Camp Tito Vilanova, where they usually work daily. This means the players will not train in Bruges on Tuesday afternoon, breaking slightly from the norm."

"Normally, teams arriving for European matches use that evening session to get a feel for the stadium and pitch conditions. However, Flick prefers to keep the group in familiar surroundings, where he can control every aspect of preparation, ranging from tactical drills to the mental focus needed before a high-stakes away game. After wrapping up the morning session in Barcelona, the squad will fly to Brussels. Once they arrive, the players will check into their hotel to rest and prepare for matchday."

"Normally, teams arriving for European matches use that evening session to get a feel for the stadium and pitch conditions. Later in the evening, Flick and one player will attend the pre-match press conference at the Jan Breydel Stadium, fulfilling UEFA's media obligations. This small tweak in routine is not without purpose. By staying at Ciutat Esportiva for the final session, it appears that Flick wants to ensure his players train in optimal conditions with no distractions."

Hansi Flick scheduled Barcelona's final training before the Club Brugge Champions League match at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper rather than at the opponent's stadium. The squad will train Tuesday morning at Camp Tito Vilanova, then fly to Brussels later that day, check into their hotel, and rest ahead of matchday. Flick aims to keep players in familiar surroundings to control tactical drills, conditioning, and mental focus instead of using the evening stadium session to acclimatize to the pitch. A pre-match press conference will take place at Jan Breydel Stadium with Flick and one player fulfilling UEFA media obligations. The change is intended to minimize distractions and optimize preparation.

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