Barcelona’s perfect start to the season is no accident

This Barcelona team is going about everything in the right way, and showing they are a team to take seriously.

No one expects perfection. And neither does Hansi Flick. And that’s exactly why his team has taken nine points from their first three games.

None of the games were a tactical masterclass from start to finish. In each of them, they had to overcome moments of significant adversity when they were being outplayed.

Playing at Vallecas is always a challenge because of the hostile atmosphere, and the fierce physicality and intensity from their adversary.