How Hansi Flick masterminded Barcelona’s return to La Liga glory

Barcelona captured their 28th La Liga league title Thursday after beating city rivals Espanyol. Here’s how coach Hansi Flick engineered the title victory.

German manager Hansi Flick’s tactical acumen was crucial to guide Barcelona to their 28th Spanish league title that they claimed on Thursday when they beat city rivals Espanyol 1-0, securing an unassailable seven-point lead over second-placed Real Madrid with two games left to play.

The remarkable LaLiga and Copa del Rey double marks a surprising turnaround for Barcelona, considering the turbulence on and off the pitch when Flick replaced Xavi Hernandez as manager a year ago.

The German tactician, who was sacked as German national team coach in September 2023 following a string of defeats, has orchestrated a renaissance that transcends mere results.

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