Watching this again Barca were trying something different on picking up the full backs when attacking.
Wonder if this was brought on by PSG game and how much Real use theirs.
Looked like when ball went to opposition full back the attacking players didnt follow them but the Barca full backs pushed up to them early to mark while the attacking players went narrower to prevent easier balls into midfield.
Almost like let them have the ball in areas can try to control the next action as opposed to trying to close them down and follow in a frenzied/chaotic situation.
It actually worked well enough for most part.
Barca really didnt play that badly yesterday all things considered.
Shaky with balls into box and quick counters still but tactically were decent enough.
Barca win that game if have calmer head in final third.
Would love to have seen Yamal in at AM while game was open. They were leaving Fermin wide open in that area at expense of closing Pedri/FDJ and the wide players.
There is scope for a fluid front 4 for Barca if Rashford/Yamal and Raphinha all play.
Can move about to different roles as see fit v opposition.
In reality, you are down two goals in first 12 minutes without VAR intervention.
