According to Mundo Deportivo, Flick has reduced the fixed starting lineup and now emphasizes physical training.

Flick's tactics, which have helped him win five titles, have a new element this season. The German coach and sports director Deco have built a highly balanced, competitive, and versatile squad that has performed far beyond expectations. These new ideas from Barcelona's management also complement and strengthen the existing system.

1. No More Fixed Starting Lineup

There are no longer many fixed core players. In eight matches, only Raphinha and Yamal have played in all of them, spanning 7 LaLiga rounds and 1 Champions League round. Joan García was absent due to injury, and Pedri missed the opening match against Elche. The same applies to Cubarsí, who also did not play against Levante. The average rotation is between 3 and 5 players per match: 3 changes against Athletic Bilbao and Rayo Vallecano; 4 changes against Valencia, Racing Santander, and Sevilla; and 5 changes against Feyenoord and Levante.

2. Increased Competition

Competition for every position has become very tight, and player flexibility now plays a crucial role. Eric García has shifted from right-back to centre-back, while Esparté has moved from right-back to left-back. Gerard Martín continues to play in a centre-back position. The clearest example is Raphinha. What was initially an emergency solution to cover the striker shortage proved highly effective.

3. Firm Decisions

Flick never hesitates to make difficult decisions. After the match against Sevilla, he acknowledged that it was difficult but necessary. He referred to the rotation between Livakovic and Szczęsny, as well as Gavi's limited playing time—this player only played 29 minutes in one of the last four league matches. Koundé is also among them, not playing in three consecutive matches.

4. Olmo and Fermín Rotation

Flick has adopted a very clear pattern for the attacking midfielder position. The rotation between Olmo and Fermín is quite evident. Except for the first match, the rotation has been almost mechanical: Fermín against Athletic Bilbao, Olmo against Rayo Vallecano, Fermín against Valencia, Olmo against Feyenoord, Fermín against Levante, Olmo against Racing Santander, and then back to Fermín against Sevilla.

5. Fermín-Gordon and Olmo-Adeyemi Partnerships

Flick has also established fixed partnerships between the attacking midfielder and left-winger. In the last five matches, the Fermín-Gordon and Olmo-Adeyemi combinations have alternated: Fermín-Gordon against Valencia, Olmo-Adeyemi against Feyenoord, Fermín-Gordon against Levante, Olmo-Adeyemi against Racing Santander, and Fermín-Gordon again against Sevilla.

6. Rewarding Performance

Esparté and Cancelo are examples. The Portuguese player initially lost his starting position after the academy player impressed at both right-back and left-back with a strong start to the season. Cancelo regained his position after a strong performance against Racing Santander, nearly scoring twice, and has continued to play against Sevilla.

7. Physical Preparation

Flick places greater emphasis on physical preparation than last year, which is very important. The arrival of Benjamín Kugel has been crucial. Raphinha recently acknowledged its success, both for himself and the entire team.

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