Barcelona will need pragmatism to protect their perfect record as Catalans head into hectic schedule

Writer Nick Batlle argues that Barcelona and manager Hansi Flick must embrace tactical pragmatism and squad rotation to maintain their perfect start amid an intense upcoming schedule. Several key players return from the international break facing fatigue or fitness issues ahead of their LaLiga match against Getafe at the Camp Nou.

Batlle notes that Raphinha returned early from national duty with a knock, while Lamine Yamal started four matches for Spain. The writer stresses that Flick will need to rely heavily on squad depth rather than solely his regular starting eleven.