Hansi Flick’s ‘merit-based’ selection policy bearing fruit for Barcelona

VALENCIA, SPAIN - AUGUST 23: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Levante UD and FC Barcelona at Ciutat de Valencia on August 23, 2025 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Barcelona’s satisfying 6-0 win over Valencia this past weekend was a reminder that the Catalans, despite their topsy-turvy form early on in the season, remain the most dominant team in Spain right now. It was also a gratifying moment for coach Hansi Flick, who admitted after the game that this is the Barcelona side he … Read more