Barcelona V9 – High Control Dominance

In Possession:

Shorter Passing

Play Out of Defence

Low Crosses

Work Ball Into Box

Slightly Lower Tempo

Narrow Width

In Transition:

Distribute to Centre-Backs

Distribute to Full-Backs

Counter-Press

Counter

Out of Possession:

Higher Defensive Line

Much Higher Line of Engagement

More Often Trigger Press
Roles & Duties:
Goalkeeper:

Sweeper Keeper (Support) – Helps recycle possession under pressure.

Defence:

Wing-Back (Support) – Wide vertical support on both flanks.

Ball Playing Defender (Defend) x2 – Distribute from the back with intelligence.

Midfield Trio:

Ball-Winning Midfielder (Support) – Pressing engine in midfield.

Central Midfielder (Support) – Box-to-box link-up play.

Advanced Playmaker (Attack) – Central creative hub driving attacks.

Front Three:

Inside Forward (Attack) – Right flank – Cut inside to score.

Inverted Winger (Attack) – Left flank – Stretch play and cut inside.

Pressing Forward (Support) – Engage defenders and support buildup centrally.

Tactical Identity:
Heavy possession-based approach (61% avg. possession).

Focused on central penetration and penalty area touches.

Most clean sheets, fewest goals conceded in La Liga.

Robert Lewandowski as top performer and goal contributor.

Wins in La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Supercopa de España confirm its dominance.

Key Stats from Season:
Points: 89 (1st in La Liga)

Clean Sheets: 24 (Most in league)

Goals Conceded: 20 (Fewest in league)

Average Attendance: Highest (80,749)

Possession: 61% (1st in league)