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FC Barcelona continues its preparations for the new season and will play its second preseason match this Friday when it visits Birmingham City at St. Andrew's. The Catalan giants arrive after a 4-1 victory over Club Esportiu Europa, while the English side continues fine-tuning its squad ahead of its return to the Championship.

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the one he expects to use during the season. Raphinha has already rejoined training, while new signings Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi continue adapting to the German coach's system. Several players who won the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Spain, along with a few additional reinforcements, have yet to report, but Barcelona's project is gradually taking shape.

On the other side will be Birmingham City, which will use this match to test itself against one of Europe's biggest clubs. The English side continues preparing for a demanding Championship campaign, where it hopes to compete for promotion to the Premier League. Managed by Chris Davies, the club has kept the core of its squad together and is working to establish a playing style built around intensity, high pressing, and quick attacking transitions.

Barcelona Begins to Show Hansi Flick's Identity

Beyond the final result, all eyes will be on the footballing evolution of Barcelona. Throughout the training camp in England, Hansi Flick has focused heavily on high pressing, quick transitions, and a much more vertical style of play than the team displayed in previous seasons.

During training sessions, the German manager has alternated between the traditional 4-3-3 and a 4-2-3-1 formation, looking to provide greater balance in midfield. Players such as Marc Casadó and Fermín López have impressed while operating as the double pivot, while the return of Ronald Araújo has been one of the biggest positives for a defense looking to regain its solidity. The partnership between Araújo and Pau Cubarsí is also beginning to emerge as one of the leading options for the start of the new campaign.

Barcelona Begins to Show Hansi Flick's Identity

Beyond the final result, all eyes will be on the footballing evolution of Barcelona. Throughout the training camp in England, Hansi Flick has focused heavily on high pressing, quick transitions, and a much more vertical style of play than the team displayed in previous seasons.

During training sessions, the German manager has alternated between the traditional 4-3-3 and a 4-2-3-1 formation, looking to provide greater balance in midfield. Players such as Marc Casadó and Fermín López have impressed while operating as the double pivot, while the return of Ronald Araújo has been one of the biggest positives for a defense looking to regain its solidity. The partnership between Araújo and Pau Cubarsí is also beginning to emerge as one of the leading options for the start of the new campaign.