Hello world, Barcelona look liberated and ready for the spotlight

It was one small step forward at a time for Barcelona in their first three games of the season, and then one giant leap into the future in their 7-0 demolition of Valladolid.

That’s what happens when you go about the business of the game with confidence and professionalism.

With the injury to Marc Bernal, Hansi Flick simply inserted Marc Casadó into the lineup. The more challenges you throw at this manager, the more he shows you it doesn’t matter.

Because this is a true team he’s building.

And it’s not about ideology, or a specific system or formation either.