Hansi Flick says he has been enjoying his time at Barcelona since taking over and that his tenure has already brought four trophies. Under his guidance the side have been producing exciting, forward-minded football, with players such as Pedri, Lamine Yamal and Raphinha taking prominent roles.
Flick spoke about the team while participating in a forthcoming documentary about Johan Cruyff, explaining that he tries to shape the club’s play so that the Dutch legend would be proud of what the squad does. He reiterated his pride at being part of Barça and his desire to uphold the club’s footballing traditions.
Pedri also appears in the documentary and reflects on Cruyff’s influence, describing him as a foundational figure for today's football and as the person who most shaped Barcelona’s ideology and the way the club approaches the game.
Barcelona are due to face Atlético in the Copa del Rey on Thursday night, a fixture the team hope will continue their entertaining style. Article by Gill Clark, 10 February 2026, 20:00 UTC.