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Barcelona achieves back-to-back clean sheets under Hansi Flick

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:25 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Barcelona achieves back-to-back clean sheets under Hansi Flick

Summary

Barcelona secured two victories in their opening matches of the La Liga season, defeating Elche 5-0 and Athletic Club 2-0. With these wins, they remain among the few teams in the league without conceding a goal, marking their first back-to-back clean sheets at the season's start since 2023/24. Hansi Flick's defensive adjustments have introduced more flexibility, with players like Eric Garcia and Xavi Espart proving crucial. The team's solid defensive performances signal potential improvement as the season progresses.

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By the Numbers

•Barcelona has won both opening matches of La Liga this season.
•They have achieved clean sheets against Elche and Athletic Club.
•Hansi Flick has made significant defensive adjustments.
•Eric Garcia and Xavi Espart are key contributors to the defense.
•Barcelona last opened a season with two clean sheets in 2023/24.

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7:25 AMYahoo Sports — Flick’s tactical tweaks pay off as Barcelona match defensive record not seen since 2023

What they're saying

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The debate around Barcelona has largely been happening at the other end of the pitch.Is Julian Alvarez on the way? Should Raphinha continue as Hansi Flick’s number nine? Those questions have domina...
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