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Barcelona's manager Hansi Flick is under pressure to win the Champions League after recent near-misses. Critics suggest a shift to a more pragmatic style of play may be necessary for European success.
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Hansi Flick is on the verge of winning back-to-back La Liga titles and claiming his fifth trophy in two seasons as Barcelona manager, but the wait for a Champions League title continues and will no doubt add more pressure to the coach, the players and the club to finally end a decade-plus wait for European glory next season.
Barça were two minutes way from the Final last year before a heartbreaking ending in the semi-final at San Siro, and could have very well made it to the title match this season if not for a painful exit against Atlético Madrid at the quarter-final stage that was filled with missed opportunities and controversial decisions.
The Blaugrana — and their coach — have been criticized for being unwilling to adapt their high-risk, high-reward style that works so well in La Liga but hasn’t brought major success in Europe, and watching both PSG and Arsenal have a more cautious approach in the second legs of their semi-final victories certainly makes it worth wondering if it’s finally time for Flick and Barça to re-think their philosophy in big European matches, even if it means a departure from the club’s traditional values when it comes to their playing style.
So today’s Barca Blaugranes Question of the Day is:
Would you accept Barcelona playing a more pragmatic style of football if it delivered the Champions League?
Now it’s over to you! Feel free to share your thoughts, predictions, opinions and answers in the comments section below!
Barcelona has not won the Champions League in over a decade, and recent near-misses have intensified the pressure on the team and its manager.
Barcelona may need to adopt a more pragmatic approach in European matches, moving away from their traditional high-risk style to improve their chances of success.
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