Barcelona continued to showcase their signature teamwork, moving the ball with precision. Every player took a maximum of three touches before passing, keeping the ball circulating rapidly.
Their passes were sharp and soft, each one finding the nearest open man with near-perfect accuracy. They didn't take any unnecessary risks that would result in their losing the ball, they knew when to switch.
Valladolid, however, refused to be drawn into the pace of the game.
Rather than rushing forward with an aggressive press, they chose to slow things down. Their defensive line dropped back, pulling the midfielders in with them, compacting their shape. They weren't going to chase blindly; instead, they were waiting—waiting for Barcelona to overcommit, waiting for the right moment to strike on the counter.
