Barcelona s first game ignites Barcelona s passion

Flick ignited Barcelona's passion, but exclusive broadcasts destroyed the enthusiasm of fans?

Under Frick's helm, Barcelona seems to have regained the rhythm of "beautiful football" and ignited the long-lost passion in the hearts of fans. However, a decision made by the club on the game broadcast - choosing to broadcast exclusively through its own platform Culers - unexpectedly aroused dissatisfaction among a large number of fans, and was questioned whether this move invisibly cut off the emotional bond with the fans.

"Beautiful Football" returns, and Barcelona is revitalized

On July 27, 2025, in the friendly match between Japan and Kobe Victory Ship, Barcelona defeated their opponents with a score of 3-1. This game is not just an ordinary pre-season warm-up, but more like Flick announces to the world: a brand new football storm is ready to go.

Before taking the second season as Barcelona coach, the German coach clearly showed that he was not a "repairing" conservative, but was determined to completely reshape Barcelona's football philosophy. In the game against Kobe, Barcelona's formation arrangement emphasized the perfect combination of ball control and offense, showing strong aggressiveness.

When the game whistle sounded, Barcelona quickly launched high-intensity pressure, and continuously put pressure on the opponent and created a threat through rapid ball rights conversion and frequent wing breakthroughs. What is even more exciting is that Flick encouraged the players to hold the ball boldly and actively seek breakthroughs, completely getting rid of the overly conservative and inefficient passing routine at the end of last season.

The results are exciting: Barcelona continues to put pressure on, forcing their opponents into a passive position many times. The high-speed offensive and defensive transformation and the energetic performance of young players seem to instantly bring people back to the golden age of Catalan football that once attracted the entire European football world.

The new stars shining, and Rashford's performance was outstanding

Dros and Valdej, who played for Barcelona for the first time, were undoubtedly the biggest highlight of this game. They not only contributed wonderful goals, but also showed a mature temperament of not being nervous when facing big scenes. With his excellent speed and sensitive running, he successfully disrupted his opponent's defense line many times; and the delicate technology and keen sense of smell, Baldeggi quickly integrated into the team, proving that he deserves this trust with his goals.

In addition, Rashford, who appeared as a substitute in the second half, showed the style of a world-class player despite his limited playing time with several precise runs and breakthroughs. His performance on the left is eye-catching, and it seems to herald his role in Flick's tactical system in the new season.

If Yamal is a dazzling star on the right in the first half, then Rashford is undoubtedly the "activator" on the left in the second half, injecting new vitality into the team.

The significance of this game is far more than the score, but also lies in the fact that Barcelona has played a long-lost passion and beauty. The team seemed to be announcing to the world: "We are back and we want to play the purest 'beautiful football'!" The speed, creativity and adventurous spirit shown by the players all remind people of the golden years of Lamacia's youth training.

Faced with the tough style and unyielding Kobe, Barcelona still firmly controls the game. Flick seems to be instilling a firm belief in the whole team: we should play super high-viewing offensive football instead of blindly conserving the score.

For Barcelona fans who are looking forward to it, this is undoubtedly a signal full of hope: the new season is not only expected to win, but also to win beauty, which makes people excited.

fans were "locked out of the door"? The broadcasting strategy caused controversy

However, this hopeful game left a trace of regret because of the club's decision on broadcasting arrangements. Many enthusiastic fans failed to watch the game live as they wished, as the club chose to broadcast exclusively only through the official platform Culers and its official website.

Theoretically, this strategy aims to build the club's digital ecosystem and further enhance the brand value. But in actual operation, it has evolved into a considerable "dissemination disaster". A large number of fans have encountered problems such as failed login, no verification emails, lag in the interface, and complicated registration process, which has led to many people missing the first half and even the entire game.

For Barcelona, which has always been based on the concept of "more than just a club", such a broadcast arrangement is undoubtedly a regression. The essence of football is the connection of emotions, which makes thousands of hearts beat. If fans are excluded from the viewing experience, it is like losing the club's most precious wealth - the love and loyalty of fans.