Ahead of their clash at Camp Nou, Mallorca coach Jagoba Arrasate praised Hansi Flick’s Barcelona as the league’s most formidable side while plotting a way to exploit their aggressive high defensive line.
RCD Mallorca head coach Jagoba Arrasate has labeled FC Barcelona the “strongest team in La Liga” ahead of their Saturday meeting at Spotify Camp Nou.
Barcelona enters the match following five consecutive victories, showcasing a refined tactical approach under Hansi Flick.
Arrasate noted the Catalans’ evolution, stating, “They have corrected things. If you avoid pressure, you create defensive one-on-one situations, we are going to try.”
The Mallorca manager hopes to build on a recent 4-1 win over Sevilla by utilizing new winter signings Jan Salas and Zito Luvumbo.
However, he remains wary of the physical and mental toll of playing away in Barcelona, remarking that “matches there feel like they last forever.”
To succeed, Arrasate believes his squad must maintain a “very clear identity” to survive the host’s relentless pressure.