Hansi Flick's Plan: Barcelona's New Attack for the 25/26 Season

The blaugrana team announced the signing of Rashford and has a new top option for its attack.

 
Javier Parra Peña | 24 Jul 2025 | 00.00
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Hansi Flick's plan: Barcelona's new attack for 25/26
Hansi Flick's plan: Barcelona's new attack for 25/26

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Hansi Flick is already outlining his new Barcelona, and his offensive approach for the 2025/26 season hints at an ambitious tactical shift: the German coach aims to keep the 4-2-3-1 as the foundation but with key players in unconventional positions. The most notable change will be seeing Raphinha operating as an attacking midfielder, while Marcus Rashford, a direct request from Flick, would take up the left flank. Lamine Yamal would remain on the right, and Robert Lewandowski would continue as the focal point in the area.

This move responds to the coach's desire to bring more aggressiveness and verticality to the trio of forwards supporting the '9'. Rashford, with his ability to unbalance defenders one-on-one and break lines, will provide depth on his natural flank, freeing up Raphinha to get more involved in central areas where he can exploit his pressing and vision in the final third. The Brazilian, who shone on the left last season, would now have more opportunities to get into the box and create numerical advantages.

Hansi Flick's new attack

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Flick wants to test this variation during preseason, aware that his project needs adjustments to compete at the highest level. With this setup, players like Ferran Torres, Dani Olmo, or Fermín López would play significant roles coming off the bench, providing versatile attacking options in different game scenarios.

The German coach is seeking a team with energy, tactical intelligence, and finishing ability. The experiment will start in the upcoming friendly matches, where he will begin shaping a Barça with more pace on the wings, increased pressure after losing possession, and an attacking midfielder with a scoring threat. This is how the new offensive face of the Blaugrana club begins to take shape.

 

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