Tiki taka is just another strategy out of hundreds; the success of a strategy is depending on the players you have in disposal. Unfortunately, at the moment Barcelona, the advocate of tiki taka, have the best players to complement Pep's formula.

Having said all the above, of course there are weaknesses in Pep's strategy. The players need to be moving constantly in triangles for pass-receive-pass repetitions, keeping the passing channels tight and closing down opponents fast. Therefore, the players have no room for schoolkids passing mistakes, need high stamina and concentration.

Any lapse, the diamond formation will come into light (cue Ancelotti's AC Milan). The defensive-playmaker (Pirlo) can destroy opponents at will, with a free-roaming attacking player at the top of the formation (Kaka), supported by the other two midfielders. With this formation, the midfield can advance and retreat as they wish.