Hans Flick succeeded in bringing about a clear transformation in Barcelona's defensive structure this season, after finding the formula that provides the team with the stability it had been seeking. According to the Spanish newspaper "Sport," relying on the triangle of Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martínez, and Eric García has created an effective defensive safety net and offered the coach unique solutions.

According to Sport, since winning the league title, Flick has set two main goals for the current season: increasing control over matches and improving defensive solidity. However, the departure of Inigo Martinez, along with a series of injuries, disrupted the defensive structure and forced the coach to experiment with several formations, especially in the center-back positions.

The newspaper points out that Flick experimented with several duos before revisiting an idea he had tested during the preparation period: deploying Gerard Marten as a left center-back alongside Koubarci, while giving Eric Garcia a central defensive midfield role instead of Frenkie de Jong. What initially seemed like a temporary solution has started to solidify in recent matches.

Following the victory over Osasuna, Flick emphasized the importance of this trio, praising Eric's consistency, Gerard's significant development, and the impressive level that Koubarci delivers despite his young age.

The report pointed out that this triangle gives Barcelona better balance, as having Gerard as a left-back allows Cuparsi to play in his preferred position, while Eric Garcia provides a more defensively committed holding role. This impact was clearly seen against Osasuna, where the team kept a clean sheet, a key factor in boosting their competitiveness in the crucial stages of the season.