Hansi Flick is a happy man. The Barcelona coach is unbeaten after three preseason games and won his first El Clásico on Saturday with a 2-1 win over Real Madrid in New Jersey that gave fans even more positive signs of the impact he’s already having on his team less than a month into his tenure.
Barça’s performances against Manchester City and Real Madrid were very encouraging, with a clear idea of how to play in and out of possession and a relentless pursuit of the ball from start to finish. Flick’s side is also featuring several promising youngsters who are showing their abilty on a global stage, with one in particular grabbing all the headlines.