Barcelona has been eliminated from the Champions League before playing the final, despite being considered among the most likely contenders to win the tournament. This is the second consecutive elimination in a row for Barcelona, following a thrilling semifinal loss to Inter last season. Despite this, Barcelona's last final appearance was in 2015 under Luis Enrique and they only reached the semifinals twice during the 2018-19 season and last year. The team's aggressive attacking style and high defensive line leave them vulnerable to counterattacks. However, this approach is unlikely to change, as Barcelona's manager, Hansi Flick, has always been consistent in his approach.