A serene 3–0 victory on the road to kick-off the new season? What’s not to like, eh?
Well, ask Hansi Flick.
The German manager, keen to uphold the standards from their treble-winning 2024–25 campaign, was furious with his team in Mallorca. He accused them of playing at “50%” in the second half, after the hosts had two men sent off in the opening period, trailing 2–0.
Lamine Yamal eventually added a wonderful third in stoppage time, but Barça’s display was lax and bereft of intensity. Flick will thus hope his dressing room rant serves as the extra motivation his superb team requires if they’re to repeat last season’s success.
A trip to Segunda champions Levante is up next, and here’s how Barcelona could line up on Saturday evening.
