Barça outlines strategy to contain Mbappé in Clásico
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 12:35 PM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
Barcelona's coach Hansi Flick discussed his team's approach to counter Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé ahead of the upcoming Clásico on Sunday. Flick emphasized the importance of positioning and off-ball work in their plan to limit the forward's impact during the match. This preparation comes as both teams vie for crucial points in LaLiga amidst ongoing competitive demands. Further tactical details are expected to be revealed in the lead-up to the match.
- •Hansi Flick focuses on positioning to neutralize Mbappé.
- •Clásico between Barcelona and Real Madrid is on Sunday.
- •Tactical strategies are key for both teams in LaLiga.
- •Barcelona aims to limit Mbappé's effectiveness during the match.
- 1:12 PMESPN Soccer — Barça outline plan to stop Mbappé in Clásico
"Barcelona coach Hansi Flick says his team's positioning and work off the ball is the key to stopping Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé in Sunday's Clásico.
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