What is the Barca style? Perarnau says Flick and Guardiola both play interpretations of the Barca style in terms of tactical 'micro details' (Cruyff/Seirul lo) and broader emotional aspects. So what are the qualities that differentiate this apparently authentic style?

If it something as broad as 'being protagonists with the ball' then Diniz's Fluminense would also qualify. If there is something distinct about the Cruyffian Positional Play it seems odd to so readily include Hansi Flick who is far from being a predominantly positional coach.

Perarnau's description of this Barca style seems problematically vague. If it is simply any and all 'possession football' (apparently sublated into one concept by Cruyff) then it is pretty meaningless. What are the Barca specific distinctions?

I also dislike Perarnau's rhetorical technique (re Seirul lo) of saying 'you just have to read the book, then you'll understand'. Why not just quickly outline a couple of the key points of the work if it is pivotal to the understanding of the concepts being discussed?

Is Messi or Ronaldo the best player in soccer, but this is the answer.

Thank you for sharing. IMHO, Barça style depends on ultimately getting the ball to a highly talented group of players who can operate in tight spaces and create chances deep in the final third. Like, in the 18 yard box deep. But, what do I know. Lol.

Beard situation also needs addressing 🤣