Barca Undefeated

Formation

4-2-3-1 Wide (Custom Control Possession)

Mentality

Balanced – allows control without overcommitting.

In Possession

Shorter Passing → Keeps tight ball control.

Pass Into Space → Exploits runners like Raphinha & Yamal.

Low Crosses → Targets Lewandowski’s movement in the box.

Run At Defence → Wingers cut inside aggressively.

Be More Expressive → Creative freedom for Pedri & forwards.

Higher Tempo → Relentless circulation and quick breakthroughs.

Narrow Attacking Shape → Compresses play, overloads central areas.

In Transition

Counter-Press → Immediate ball recovery after loss.

Counter → Swift breaks with pace from wingers.

Out of Possession

Much Higher Defensive Line → Squeezes opponents in their half.

High Press → Aggressive pressing to suffocate build-up.

Much More Often Pressing → Relentless closing down across the pitch.

Player Roles & Key Instructions

GK – Sweeper Keeper (Su): Ter Stegen distributes quickly to full-backs.

FB (Su) – Balde / Koundé: Support width but tuck in when needed.

BPD (De) – Araujo & Cubarsi: Progress the ball with risk-free passes.

DM – Gavi (DM-Su): Screens midfield, keeps play ticking.

DM – Casadó (DM-Su): More defensive, recycles possession.

AM – Pedri (AM-At): Creative hub, dictates final third play.

IF (Su) – Raphinha & Yamal: Cut inside, stretch opposition, combine with Pedri.

AF (At) – Lewandowski: Finisher, pins defenders, links up with AM.

Strengths

Consistent goal threat from multiple areas.

Pressing traps force turnovers high up.

Lewandowski clinical as focal point.

Pedri-Yamal-Raphinha triangle creates unpredictability.