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Barcelona are set to face off against Bayern Munich on Wednesday, with all eyes on Hansi Flick as he takes on his former employers.
Flick ‘inflic(k)ted’ relentless pain upon Barcelona when he guided Bayern to a famous 8-2 victory over Barça, not more than four years ago.
The same Flick has now taken upon himself to usher in a new era at Barcelona, having been appointed as the head coach this summer.
The German has not disappointed either, leading Barcelona to their best-ever start in quite some time while building a solid core, which looks more than prepared to take revenge against Bayern this midweek.
As we gear up for this riveting encounter, we will take a look at three key 1v1 battles which may decide the outcome of this game.
Inigo Martinez vs Harry Kane
Although Barcelona have conceded a fair amount of goals this season, their defensive solidity has been characterised by a unique ability to catch opposition attackers behind the line.
Thanks to the leadership of Inigo Martinez, Barcelona have also been quite effective in breaking down attacking moments by intercepting forward balls.
Can Martinez stop Kane’s onslaught? (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
This ability of Martinez, coupled with his physical prowess, could prove to be crucial as Barcelona look to keep Harry Kane quiet.
The Englishman is undisputedly the biggest attacking threat from Bayern Munich, having netted 13 goals in all competitions this season.
Kane’s movement and deadly finishing are two of his greatest assets. And the onus will be on Inigo Martinez to nullify these traits on Wednesday.
Pedri vs Joshua Kimmich
In the heart of the midfield, Pedri’s clash with Joshua Kimmich is set to be one of the most fascinating battles of the night.
Both players are known for their vision, passing range, and intelligence on the ball. However, it is their contrasting styles that make this matchup particularly intriguing.
Pedri,…
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Author : Connell Edgar-Jones
Publish date : 2024-10-22 14:00:15
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