Barcelona midfielder Rodri on whether Spain manager Luis de la Fuente and Barcelona manager Hansi Flick demand different things from him:

Coaches always have their own unique touches and styles. Yes, he’s different, but there are many similar situations, especially when it comes to the role. I think that in this regard, the role is practically identical, but from a football tactical standpoint, with Hansi, we defend differently here on the national team.

Yes, I’d say that some of the footballing concepts are different, but overall, I think these coaches ask for pretty much the same things from you: leadership from your position, positioning, organizing the press, and initiating play.

I would love to know what differences he sees in more detail. I would say they defend differently because the quality of Spain’s defense, their back-line, is superior in comparison to Barcelona’s. They can afford to defend more on the front foot. I would also say Spain defend as a unit and Barcelona are more prone to allow a shot, similar to Manchester City under Guardiola. That’s not a negative thing, it is a choice to be passive on purpose to regain possession back quicker. Allow the shot.