Tiki-Taka Explained

Claim your seven-day free trial and 50% off an annual subscription to The Athletic.What actually is Tiki-Taka? The 21st Century's most famous footballing style finds its roots decades earlier, but Pep Guardiola's Barcelona, and the world-conquering Spanish team of 2008-2012, turned Tiki-Taka into an all dominating force. Alex Stewart explains what it actually means, how it's used, and where it comes from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices