Published Date: 2025-05-11 17:04:30 Updated At: 2025-05-11 17:27:12

Barcelona has made a powerful comeback this season under the leadership of German coach Hans Flick, who has continued the legacy of Pep Guardiola’s dominance and brilliance. While the Catalan team had been struggling under Xavi Hernández's guidance, Flick surprised fans by reviving the famous tiki-taka style that once made Barcelona one of the greatest teams in football history.

It’s no coincidence that there’s a clear resemblance between Flick and Guardiola, with several key factors revealing the secret behind this season’s success at Camp Nou.

Lamine Yamal and Messi: The duo that creates magic

When discussing Barcelona under Guardiola’s leadership, one cannot overlook Lionel Messi, who was at the heart of the team’s success. With his individual and collective skills, Messi became the mastermind of tiki-taka at Barcelona. Today, we see Lamine Yamal playing the same role under Flick. The young player has delivered an outstanding performance this season, contributing to 39 goals, becoming the magic that recalls Messi's greatness from the past. Lamine Yamal is the new tool that Flick relies on, just as Guardiola once relied on Messi to create an unforgettable legacy.

La Masia: The factory of stars that never stops giving

Another important factor that stands out between Flick and Guardiola is their investment in the famous La Masia academy. Guardiola built his golden team from La Masia graduates like Messi, Xavi, Busquets, and Thiago. Today, the situation is no different. Flick has a group of academy graduates forming the backbone of the team, such as Lamine Yamal, Gavi, Balde, and Dani Olmo. These names prove that La Masia remains an endless source of inspiration and success.

Tiki-Taka: The secret to Barça's return to the top

The most crucial element that brings Barcelona back to the pinnacle of football is the tiki-taka style. This distinctive style, developed by Guardiola, focuses on ball possession, short passes, and quick transitions between defense and attack, which is exactly what Flick has adopted today. While there have been some minor adjustments to the style, Flick has successfully rebuilt the team on the same foundations that made Barcelona more than just a football team; it turned them into a football school.

Conclusion: Barcelona's return to dominance

In the end, Barcelona has returned to the forefront, not only thanks to talented players or brilliant tactics but also due to a deep football philosophy that began with Guardiola and has continued through Flick. With young stars like Lamine Yamal, reliance on La Masia, and adherence to the tiki-taka style, it seems Barcelona is on the brink of reclaiming their greatness and writing new chapters of football glory.