Barcelona coach Hansi Flick addressed his decision to substitute Lamine Yamal and to use Frenkie de Jong as a center-back following the team's LaLiga victory over Deportivo Alaves at Camp Nou on October 31, 2026.
Flick spoke to reporters after the match, explaining the tactical reasoning behind the changes. The win kept Barcelona at the top of the league standings.
The match also featured a notable performance from young winger Lamine Yamal, who was replaced in the second half. De Jong, typically a midfielder, filled a defensive role as part of Flick's game plan.
