Another resounding victory with a five-goal margin saw Barcelona defeat Betis at home, securing their place in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey. Three weeks have passed since the "Clash of Kings" against Atletico Madrid, and the Blaugrana have restored their confidence through consecutive victories on the cup stage. Flick has methodically solved tactical conundrums, and the return to form of the injured Yamar has further bolstered hopes for the team's future. Emerging from the Shadows of "The Clash of Kings," Starting the New Year with Consecutive Wins Starting with the defeat at Anoeta, Barcelona entered a turbulent period lasting over two months, losing 16 points in eight league matches. By the halfway point, they were six points behind the top, with Yamar's two injuries tugging at the heartstrings and frequent player registration issues causing endless troubles. Considering Flick's experience of starting strong but faltering later during his tenure at Bayern Munich and the German national team, public opinion generally held a pessimistic view of the Blaugrana's prospects. Facing tactical challenges such as how to enrich and perfect the offside trap, whether to adjust the defensive mode and backline personnel, and how to organize attacks in Yamar's absence... a series of tactical questions lay before him, and Flick's choice of a "laissez-faire" approach was surprisingly unexpected. In the final match, despite dominating, Barcelona lost to Atletico Madrid. However, neither Flick nor the players were disheartened; the epic victory in the Spanish Super Cup final was enough to reverse the season's trajectory. Real Madrid adopted a defensive counter-attacking stance, and…

With the flames of the U20 Asian Cup about to ignite, the entire Chinese football world is immersed in an atmosphere of anticipation and tension. This event is not only a stage for young players to showcase themselves and fulfill their dreams but also a crucial period for the national team's head coach to select future stars and plan for the long term. In this context, Ivan, the head coach of the national team, has become the focus of attention with his unique vision and rich experience. Every move he makes stirs the hearts of countless fans and media. Among the many promising new stars, Ivan's gaze has not solely focused on those who are well-known and talented. Despite the fact that domestic player Yamar Wang Yudong has already made a name for himself in the youth league with his excellent skills and keen sense of goal, and the prodigy Du Yuezheng has won numerous accolades for his agile movements and precise passing in midfield, there is another particularly special player in Ivan's heart: midfielder Yimulan. Yimulan may not be as well-known as Wang Yudong and Du Yuezheng, but his strength and potential cannot be underestimated. On the field, he stands out with his stable playing style, excellent strategic vision, and precise interception ability, becoming an indispensable barrier in the team's midfield. He can effectively connect the team's offensive and defensive systems and step up at critical moments with pinpoint passes or key interceptions to win valuable victory opportunities for the team. The reason why Ivan has a soft spot…

With the flames of the U20 Asian Cup about to ignite, the entire Chinese football world is immersed in an atmosphere of anticipation and tension. This event is not only a stage for young players to showcase themselves and fulfill their dreams, but also a crucial period for the national team's head coach to select future stars and plan for the long term. In this context, Ivan, the head coach of the national team, has become the focus of attention with his unique vision and rich experience. His every move tugs at the heartstrings of countless fans and media. Among the many promising new stars, Ivan's gaze has not merely lingered on those who are well-known and talented. Although domestic player Wang Yudong, known as "Yamar," has already made a name for himself in the youth league with his excellent skills and keen sense of goal, and the prodigy Du Yuezheng has won numerous accolades for his agile movements and precise passing in midfield, there is another particularly special player in Ivan's heart: midfielder Yimulan. Yimulan may not be as well-known as Wang Yudong and Du Yuezheng, but his strength and potential cannot be underestimated. On the field, he stands out with his stable playing style, excellent strategic vision, and precise interception ability, becoming an indispensable barrier in the team's midfield. He can effectively connect the team's offensive and defensive systems and step up in critical moments with pinpoint passes or key interceptions to win precious victory opportunities for the team. The reason why Ivan has a soft spot for…

In the La Liga match that concluded on January 19th, two title contenders, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona, both suffered unexpected setbacks. After Atletico's 0-1 defeat to Leganes away from home, it presented Barcelona with an opportunity to close the gap in points, but Barcelona only managed to secure 1 point this round. Similarly, in their away match against Getafe, Barcelona took the lead with a goal from Kounde, only for Aillabarri to equalize for Getafe. The young player, known as "Barca Kid," did not perform well in this game, and it's time for Barcelona to give him a wake-up call. In the 1-1 draw, the 17-year-old rising star had 7 shots without scoring and lost possession 24 times, frustrating Lewandowski with a showy cross. In the 9th minute of the game, Pedri delivered a precise through ball, piercing through Getafe's defense. Kounde's initial shot was blocked, but he followed up to score, giving Barcelona a great start. In the 34th minute, Getafe's Dakosta's volley was saved by Pena, but it rebounded off Aillabarri, who gratefully deflected the ball into the net. Neither team could change the scoreline for the rest of the game, ending in a draw. Currently, Atletico leads La Liga with 44 points after 20 rounds, followed by Real Madrid with 43 points after 19 rounds, Barcelona with 39 points after 20 rounds in third place, and Athletic Bilbao with 36 points after 19 rounds in fourth. Real Madrid has a chance to top the league, so Barcelona needs to step up their efforts. In the match against…

Barcelona's Precise Positioning! Activating the 58 Million Euro Kingpin: 28 Games, 29 Goals Alone, Outshining Yamaer Coach Flick, who has won six titles, has been coaching Barcelona with a win rate of 72.4% since his arrival, making him the coach with the highest win rate for Barcelona after Enrique (76.2%), who had the MSN trio. Under Flick's leadership, Barcelona has defeated Real Madrid twice with a combined score of 9-2, and Flick's Barcelona has won the Spanish Super Cup. Barcelona's goal tally in the league this season is second only to Bayern Munich, and they have the most goals in the Champions League, showing the obvious changes Flick has brought to Barcelona. Since Flick took over Barcelona, the player who has shown the most improvement is undoubtedly Rafinha. Barcelona's outstanding performance this season is closely related to Rafinha's phenomenal performance, as he is a key figure in the team's transformation. Rafinha joined Barcelona from Leeds United for a transfer fee of 58 million euros (Barcelona's top signing in the summer window of 2022). Previously, under Xavi's management, Rafinha's performance was lukewarm, and his high transfer fee was questioned, but he showed improvement when moved to the left wing. Last summer, Rafinha's market value was 50 million euros, and at that time, he was not considered an indispensable player for Barcelona, being linked with Saudi teams. According to Romano, Rafinha wanted to stay, which was his first choice. His decision proved to be correct, as Flick's arrival allowed Rafinha to transform, increasing his market value to 80 million euros. Under the…

Barcelona, as a world-class powerhouse team, has always had many talented players. However, in the past two years, the limelight of the talented players within Barcelona has been overshadowed by the 17-year-old Yamal. Last season, Yamal performed exceptionally well and subsequently won the European Championship with the Spanish national team in the summer. After the European Cup, many top clubs were eager to sign Yamal as their star player. Among them, Paris Saint-Germain offered an astonishing price of 240 million euros to secure Yamal's signature. Currently, according to Jota Jordi, a reporter from Spain's La Sexta TV station: "Barcelona will directly allow Yamal to wear the No. 10 jersey left behind by Messi next season. This is because Barcelona also needs to introduce a new star player to enhance the team's influence." In fact, it was expected that Yamal would wear Barcelona's No. 10 jersey. Yamal has been recognized by Messi as his successor, with Messi believing that Yamal represents both the present and future of Barcelona. His on-field abilities and talents are sufficient for him to become a key player for Barcelona in the future. With a valuation of 200 million euros, Yamal has defeated Kylian Mbappe, known as the best player in the world today, in three consecutive matches. During the summer European Cup against France and twice domestically against Real Madrid, where Mbappe plays, Yamal has proven himself to be outstanding. Therefore, at the age of 17, Yamal can already become Barcelona's top player. In the future, he will lead Barcelona in a long-term battle against Real…

In the Copa del Rey round of 16, Barcelona defeated Betis 5-1, with superstar rookie Yamal delivering an outstanding performance, contributing one goal and one assist. According to statistics, this is the first time in Yamal's career that he has scored and assisted in the same match. The 17-year-old Yamal has worn the numbers 41, 27, and 19 for Barcelona's first team. This season, he has excelled wearing the number 19 jersey, showcasing his astonishing talent and ability in various competitions. Yamal has already played 24 games for Barcelona this season, starting 22 times and delivering a comprehensive record of 9 goals and 13 assists. This super genius is not only efficient in scoring but also demonstrates great creativity in offensive organization, playing a core role for both Barcelona and Spain. Currently, Yamal has made 75 appearances for Barcelona's first team, scoring 16 goals and providing 22 assists. Additionally, he has represented the Spanish national team 17 times, scoring 3 goals and making 8 assists. Last summer, Yamal shone at the European Championship in Germany. He contributed one goal and four assists, helping the Spanish team win the championship and setting multiple historical records. He became the youngest player, assist provider, and goal scorer in European Championship history. He was named the best young player of the tournament and successfully selected for the best lineup. Moreover, his stunning world wave against France was voted the best goal. Undoubtedly, Yamal is the future of both Spain and Barcelona. According to Spanish TV channel Jota Jordi, to reflect the club's importance and…

This season, under the leadership of new coach Flick, Barcelona once achieved a dream start. However, as the schedule progressed, they gradually lost their magic and were surpassed by the Madrid duo on the La Liga leaderboard, dropping to third place. On this matchday, Barcelona, who had been frequently hindered in the league, faced the challenge of the Copa del Rey round of 16, hosting Real Betis at their home ground, Camp Nou. In this game, Barcelona continued their fiery form from the El Clasico, with teenage prodigy Yamar contributing a goal and an assist, while Gavi, Kounde, Rafinha, and Ferran Torres also found the net, ultimately helping Barca secure a 5-1 victory over Real Betis and advance to the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey! 【Game Highlights】 Barcelona, who started high but then stumbled in La Liga, has been strong in domestic cup competitions. In the last three games, they first bloodied a lower-tier team with four goals away in the third round of the Copa del Rey, followed by a 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup semi-finals. In the final against arch-rival Real Madrid, they achieved a resounding 5-2 victory, claiming their first title of the season. However, their opponent in this game, Real Betis, managed a 2-2 draw against Barcelona in the first leg of the season. To continue their three-game winning streak, Flick fielded most of his starters at Camp Nou, lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Pena in goal, Martin, Kubasi, Araujo, and Kounde in defense, double pivot of Pedri…

After defeating Real Madrid 5-2 away from home to win the Spanish Super Cup title, Flick not only achieved two consecutive victories in El Clásico but also successfully secured Barcelona's first championship; however, Barcelona did not have much time to celebrate. In the early hours of January 16th, Beijing time, Barcelona faced the strong Royal Betis in the round of 16 of the King's Cup. Yarmal contributed with a goal and an assist, Olmo provided two assists, Gavi, Rafinha both scored, and Barcelona advanced with a 5-1 victory. In last month's La Liga match, Barcelona drew 2-2 away against Betis after conceding a late equalizer; for this game, Flick had Lewandowski and Casado on the bench ready to be called upon. The newly re-registered Olmo joined forces with Rafinha and Yarmal in the attack; De Jong returned to the starting lineup to form a midfield trio with Gavi and Pedri; Araujo, who recovered from injury, teamed up with Koundé, Kubasi, and Gerard Martin in the defense, with Peña standing in front of the goal. The game started with a dream start for Barcelona as they took the lead just three minutes in; Pedri broke through and passed directly, Olmo received the ball, dribbled past defenders, and laid it off for Gavi to follow up with a powerful shot into the net, making it 1:0! After recovering from injury, Gavi has contributed 2 goals and 1 assist in the last 3 games. After taking the lead, Barcelona played more confidently. In the 9th minute, Olmo's shot inside the penalty area was…

"Football is round, anything can happen!" This phrase perfectly describes the match between Barcelona and Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup on the early morning of January 13th, Beijing time. This "El Clasico" was a fiery football feast that had fans on the edge of their seats, cheering with excitement! Today, let's talk about this match, covering everything from basic information to player performances and future prospects, ensuring you have a comprehensive and multi-dimensional understanding of the game. Firstly, the match took place in the early hours of January 13th, Beijing time, on the stage of the Spanish Super Cup, where the two giants, Barcelona and Real Madrid, once again faced off in a "peak confrontation." The result was a one-sided victory for Barcelona, who won 5-2 against Real Madrid. Although the location wasn't mentioned, the excitement of the match had football fans around the world buzzing! Moving on to the player performances, which were more thrilling than any movie! Starting with Real Madrid's Mbappe, the French superstar immediately made his presence felt by scoring in the 5th minute with his incredible speed, leaving Barcelona's defense scrambling. Despite the large score deficit, Mbappe remained undeterred, breaking through and forcing Barcelona's goalkeeper Szczesny to commit a foul, earning a red card. His courage was reminiscent of a "lone hero," indirectly assisting Rodrigo in scoring a goal. His individual performance was outstanding, but unfortunately, the team still lost, which could be described as "a single tree cannot make a forest." Now, let's talk about Barcelona's Gavi, the young talent who is…