Bayern Munich has done one Report on MasiyaBarcelona’s youth football training center rates itself as “one of the most recognized talent centers in world football” ahead of the clash between the two clubs’ under-19 teams in the Youth Champions League.
“La Masia made its first revolutionary breakthrough as a football training center under coach Johan Cruyff, who was with the Catalans from 1988 to 1996. The Dutchman, already known for his successful youth work during his time at Ajax, quickly recognized the potential of Barca’s young talent and began integrating them into the first team,” the article said. refers to
Along these lines, Bayern points out, “La Masia’s philosophy is based on the principles of short, fast and precise passes: the so-called ‘tiki-takka’, and, following the club’s motto ‘more than a club’, apart from “focusing on technical training”, the academy “There is a lot of emphasis on team cohesion, discipline and individual development of the players,” he elaborates.
“Established first Like a farmhouse at Camp NouLa Masia was officially integrated into FC Barcelona’s newly opened training center Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on the outskirts of the Spanish metropolis in 2011 and offers space for up to 83 young athletes”, the Bavarian team’s writing details.
Bayern highlighted that Barcelona’s grassroots footballers Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta and Adam Asno “spent three years with the Catalans before arriving” at the Bavarian club at the start of the 2022/23 season.