"It is unfortunate that Hansi Flick will not be on the sidelines for perhaps the most important game of the season so far, but that does not liberate him from the responsibility of what unfolds on the field against Real Madrid later today. The manager may well be physically absent on the sidelines; however, the tactical setup and dynamics of Barcelona's performance will still be dictated by what he has in mind."
"Flick has largely been loyal to his idea of a high-risk, high-reward game plan over the past year, and his stubbornness has transformed Barcelona into a team that can keep up with the high physical demands of the system. It brought the team almost all the success in the world last time around, but there is a real feeling that if the manager must swallow his pride and tweak his philosophy for one game, it is today's Clasico."
"Real Madrid enter the game with weapons tailor-made to exploit all of Barcelona's weaknesses. A red-hot Kylian Mbappe, a Vinicius Jr. who has rediscovered his mojo, an Arda Guler who can slice open defences, and the return of Jude Bellingham to the dynamics all spell trouble for Barcelona. The approach today, thus, becomes all the more important, especially in defence."
Hansi Flick will be absent from the sidelines but remains responsible for Barcelona's tactical setup and performance. There is a need to reconsider multiple facets of the team's approach ahead of the Clasico. Flick's commitment to a high-risk, high-reward system has enhanced Barcelona's physical capabilities and delivered major success, yet a tactical tweak may be necessary for this match. Real Madrid present multiple attacking threats in Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., Arda Guler and Jude Bellingham. Defensive organisation and selection, particularly at right-back where Jules Kounde's form raises doubts, require careful attention.
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