‘The most fun team to watch in the world’ – Former Bayern star goes crazy for Hansi Flick’s Barcelona

Javi Martínez has declared Hansi Flick’s Barcelona “the most fun team to watch in the world,” praising the German coach’s fearless, attack-heavy approach that has turned the Catalans into a goal-scoring juggernaut since his arrival.

Speaking exclusively to Sport, the former Bayern Munich and Spain midfielder admitted he is captivated by the brand of football being produced at Camp Nou. “From the way they play, I think they are the most fun team to watch in the world,” Martínez said. “What happens is that of course, it is a team that risks so much up front that, at certain times, if the day does not go as you expect, then anything can happen. But I love Flick’s Barça.”

Martínez, who won multiple Bundesliga titles and a Champions League under Flick at Bayern, believes the 58-year-old’s philosophy is tailor-made for Barcelona’s traditional DNA. “Because he is a very offensive coach, who likes to deal with the ball, high pressure, he hates not having the ball… In the end, you like everything that identifies you as Barça’s style of play, right?”

The Spaniard also offered a revealing insight into Flick’s man-management, recalling moments when the coach’s empathy disarmed even the most heated dressing-room tensions. “He was an amazing guy. Many times when I didn’t get angry I wanted to get angry with him and I couldn’t. He would come to me and give me a heartfelt hug. It wasn’t a hug to shut me up. He always told me that he wished I could play more. He always knew what to say at all times. He was a f**king guy.”

On the pitch, Flick’s side sit on course to retain their La Liga crown and now turn their attention to Europe, where they must overturn a 2-0 deficit against Atlético Madrid in Tuesday’s Champions League clash. With the trophy within touching distance, the manager is leaving nothing to chance as he plots another comeback rooted in the high-octane, possession-based ethos that has won admirers across the continent.