Hansi Flick's Barcelona Face A Huge Test After PSG Defeat
Hansi Flick's Barcelona suffered their first defeat of the season against PSG. With El Clásico next, the German manager must solve the tactical weaknesses exposed in Paris.
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Published October 22, 2026
For 11 games, Hansi Flick's Barcelona looked almost untouchable.
Then Paris Saint-Germain arrived.
The 4-2 defeat at the Parc des Princes did more than end Barcelona's perfect start to the season. It exposed the uncomfortable side of Flick's football — the risks that come with playing aggressively, defending high and asking young players to survive against Europe's most ruthless teams.
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