Former Barcelona defender believes Hansi Flick’s team could become one of the most influential in club history
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31-second readBarcelona’s extraordinary start to the 2026-27 season has earned widespread praise, with the Catalan club looking unstoppable across all competitions. Former Blaugrana defender Damia Abella believes Hansi Flick’s side have the potential to leave a lasting mark on the club’s history.
Abella sees something special in Flick’s Barcelona According to SPORT , Abella, who currently works on Fiorentina’s coaching staff, praised Barcelona’s playing style in an interview with Flashscore ahead of the Catalans’ meeting with Real Betis.
“Alongside PSG and Bayern, they are the team I enjoy watching most right now,” Abella said. He highlighted Barcelona’s ability to play at tremendous speed without abandoning the technical principles that have traditionally defined the club.
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Barcelona’s extraordinary start to the 2026-27 season has earned widespread praise, with the Catalan club looking unstoppable across all competitions.
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