In the second round of the La Liga, FC Barcelona defeated Athletic Bilbao with a 2-1 victory at the Camp Nou, providing fans with an exciting match. After the match, Santi Nolla, director of El Mundo Deportivo, gave an in-depth analysis of Barcelona's performance in the match, emphasizing the concept of "balance" pursued by manager Frick.
Nolla pointed out that since his appointment, Frick has been using "balance" as the core word for team building. He doesn't pursue the kind of dazzling soccer, although Barcelona has always been known for its offense, but Frick prefers to build a team that can maintain a stable state, avoiding big ups and downs in performance. His tactical philosophy is clear and firm, and even as he pushes the team closer to the opposition's penalty area, he always stays true to his own footballing philosophy, ensuring that the team finds the best balance between attack and defense.
This philosophy was vividly demonstrated in this game. Although Nico Williams was booed by the Barcelona fans for some reason, the entire Barcelona team played exceptionally solidly. Athletic Bilbao, while showing some competitiveness on the field, looked a little hamstrung by Barcelona's tight defense and precision strikes, and were unable to play at their true level. Frick's tactical attempts in two consecutive matches achieved remarkable results, further proving the correctness and effectiveness of his tactical philosophy.
